NI-Physician, Pediatric Hospitalists

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

7/8/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-P77-21

Job Title:

NI-Physician, Pediatric Hospitalists

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks a BE/BC Pediatrician/Pediatric Hospitalist to join the over 300 employed providers of the SwedishAmerican Medical Group in Rockford, Illinois.

For years, UW Health Women and Children's Hospital has the area's most popular obstetricians, beautiful birthing suites, Level III NICU and an award-winning team. Our NICU cares for newborns who are born prematurely or have other illnesses or conditions that require highly specialized care. Over a dozen pediatric specialists are located in this beautiful facility on the first floor.

For more than a century, our community-based health system has strived to build a stronger, healthier community for the people of northern Illinois – and that mission began with our passionate primary care providers and continues with providing care to our littlest patients.

With over 100 primary care providers, we are committed to helping you develop a practice that aligns with your professional goals and allows you to focus on areas of interest.

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking dedicated and skilled physician to join our pediatrics team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Your clinical support includes the following:

• The region’s largest and most-preferred medical group and health system
• Full-service academic hospital support, including the state-of-the-art UW Health Women and Children’s Hospital with a variety of pediatric specialty providers.
• The leader in northern Illinois for annual births, backed by the largest OB group in the area
• Academic appointments available with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford to work with medical students and family medicine residents
• Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized pediatric patients
• Perform patient admissions, assessments, and treatment planning
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in hospitalized children
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, specialists, and social workers
• Communicate with patients' families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress
• Coordinate care transitions, including discharges and referrals to outpatient providers
• Supervise and educate medical students and residents
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care as needed
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and safety regulations
• Document patient care in electronic medical records (EMR) accurately and timely
• Engage in continued medical education and stay updated on pediatric advancements

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MD or DO.

Board Certification or Board Eligible in Pediatrics. Board certification must be obtained within 5 years.

Required

Active Illinois medical license.

Required

Active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

Required

Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.