Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care

Position Highlights:

• Position: EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric- Critical Care Physician

• Location: 801 S. Washington St Naperville IL 60540

• Full Time - direct medical services for 40 hours per week, 46 weeks per year for full-time status (pro-rated for part-time status). (hours and flexible work schedules)

• Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR

• Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients

• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line

• Salary range: $244,919-$388,779. The pay rate offered is determined within the pay range and is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance measures

About Our Pediatric Critical Care Program

Unit Specifications

• Bed Capacity: 16-bed combined Pediatric/Critical Care unit

• Patient Population: Medical and general surgical pediatric patients (no post-operative cardiac surgery)

• No Teaching Requirements: Only clinical and administrative focus

Advanced Capabilities & Services

• Advanced mechanical ventilation strategies

• Comprehensive procedural services (intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc.)

• Pediatric sedation services

• Critical care consultation to pediatric emergency department

• Close collaboration with on-site pediatric subspecialists

Note: We do not currently offer ECMO or CRRT services.

Comprehensive Pediatric Subspecialty Support

Edward Hospital offers exceptional on-site pediatric subspecialty coverage, including:

• Pediatric Surgery

• Pediatric Gastroenterology

• Pediatric Infectious Disease

• Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

• Neonatology (in-house 24/7)

• Pediatric Hospitalists (24/7 intensive care experienced coverage)

• Additional pediatric subspecialists available

Integrated Pediatric Services

• Pediatric Emergency Department located down the hall, staffed by pediatric EM-trained physicians

• 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist coverage with intensive care experience

• In-house Neonatology team

• State-of-the-art Simulation Lab with comprehensive pediatric content and scenarios

• Member of the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance

Staffing Model & Schedule

Program Transition & Growth Opportunity

This position represents a pivotal moment in our unit's evolution. We are transitioning from a contracted physician group to an Endeavor-employed model, and the Medical Director will play a central role in:

• Designing the optimal coverage model for our unit

• Recruiting and building a cohesive pediatric intensivist physician team

• Establishing clinical protocols and best practices

• Shaping the future direction of the program

Schedule Structure

• Clinical Schedule: To be determined collaboratively with the Medical Director and incoming team

• Call Structure: Night call from home

• Protected Administrative Time: Dedicated time allocated for leadership responsibilities

• Flexibility: Input into scheduling model and work-life balance priorities

Current Support

• Pediatric Hospitalists: 24/7 in-house coverage with intensive care experience

• Neonatology: In-house 24/7

• No APP Coverage: Direct physician-led care model

Experience & Leadership

• Preferred: Post-fellowship experience in pediatric critical care

• Preferred: Demonstrated leadership experience or interest in leadership development

• Preferred: Experience in program development or quality improvement

• Required: Commitment to building and growing a community pediatric critical care program

• Preferred: Experience in community pediatric intensive care settings

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Excellence: Strong clinical skills in pediatric critical care medicine

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with families, staff, and colleagues

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Vision: Strategic thinking and program development capabilities

• Adaptability: Flexibility and resilience in a growing, evolving program

• Commitment: Dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement

• Culture Builder: Ability to foster a positive, family-centered care environment

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Level

• Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency

• Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship

Minimum Licensure Requirements

• Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.

Minimum Certification Requirements

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)

• Required: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Required: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

• Board certification/Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in area of expertise in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Position Overview

Position Title: Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hospital-Employed
Position Status: On-site

Position Summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an experienced, board-certified Pediatric Intensivist to serve as Medical Director, Pediatric Critical Care at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to build and shape a growing program as we transition to an Endeavor-employed physician group model.

The Medical Director will provide strategic vision, clinical leadership, and day-to-day oversight of our 16-bed Pediatric unit while maintaining an active clinical practice. This role offers protected administrative time and the unique opportunity to design the coverage model and help establish best practices for our expanding program.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned intensivist ready to commit to building excellence in pediatric critical care within a supportive, community-focused environment with robust subspecialty support and modern resources.

Benefits:

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Community Involvement Opportunities

• Paid medical liability insurance

• CME allowance

• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs

• 457 (b) plan with 1% to 100% on a pre-tax basis, beyond the 401 (k) plan (Physician only)

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. 

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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Endeavor Health is a Chicagoland-based integrated health system driven by the mission to help everyone in their communities be their best. Illinois’ third-largest health system and third-largest medical group serves an area of more than 4.2 million residents across seven northeast Illinois counties. More than 27,600 team members and more than 7,100 physician and advanced practice provider partners deliver seamless access to personalized, pioneering, world-class patient care across more than 300 ambulatory locations and nine hospitals, including eight Magnet-recognized acute care hospitals and one behavioral health hospital: Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) and Linden Oaks Hospital (Naperville). For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Our Hospitals:

NorthShore

Evanston Hospital | 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Glenbrook Hospital | 2100 Pfingsten Road, Glenview IL 60026

Highland Park Hospital | 777 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL 60035

Skokie Hospital | 9600 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60076

Edward-Elmhurst Health

Edward Hospital | 801 S. Washington Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Elmhurst Hospital | 155 E. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Linden Oaks Behavioral Health | 852 South West Street, Naperville, IL 60540

Northwest Community Healthcare

Northwest Community Hospital | 800 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Swedish Hospital

Swedish Hospital | 5140 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625

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Each year, we provide more than $498 million in community benefit, including donations, community education, research, charity care and subsidized health services. Community benefit efforts include support for programs to address chronic disease, behavioral health, women’s health, food insecurity, patient access and many other community needs.

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