What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician, Neonatology position at Ascension?
Ascension Illinois is looking for a full time Neonatologist to join our elite team in Elk Grove Village, Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
Why Join Our Team
About Ascension Illinois
- Ascension Illinois is an award-winning health system committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate care to communities we are privileged to serve in Chicago and the surrounding region. Our physicians and Advanced Practice Clinicians care for patients in the city of Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area –from the northwest suburbs down to Kankakee and dozens of communities in between.
- We are one of the largest health systems in Illinois, with 14 hospitals and more than 150 clinical sites of care.
About Chicago Suburbs
- Beautiful suburban locations, convenient access to downtown Chicago.
- Quick travel to O'Hare International Airport.
- Excellent schools, parks, recreation, walking/running/biking trails, shopping, restaurants and theaters.
About Ascension Medical Group
When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.
What You Will Do
Ascension Illinois is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neonatologist for our Neonatology Department.
This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Illinois to provide medical services to patients.
Position Highlights:
Busy Neonatology Team
Level II plus Perinatal Center
900 plus Physician Multi-Specialty Group
Practice at Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Experienced and well-respected Physicians and Team
Excellent support staff
Call schedule 1:3 (shared equally)
EMR Cerner
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
- Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
- Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
- Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
- Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
- Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.
Job Requirements
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required Credential(s):
• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Credentials are verified by local staff credentialing office.
Preferred Credential(s):
• Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Education:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Visa Eligibility
None
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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