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NI-Physician, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:	4/7/2025
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-P77-46
Job Title:	NI-Physician, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
FLSA Exemption Status:	Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Enjoy a rewarding practice in the heart of the Midwest with the only provider of inpatient child psychiatric services in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with the opportunity to have an academic appointment through the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. UW Health Northern Illinois in Rockford, IL is currently seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a growing hospitalist-based practice. Our Center for Mental Health provides dedicated and unopposed support to over 280 providers of the SwedishAmerican Medical Group. Aspects of your role include: • 42 inpatient beds, including 26 adult beds and 16 child and adolescent beds in our inpatient unit • Multi-disciplinary team, including LCSWs, LMFT, pharmacist, occupational and recreational therapist • ED dedicated psychiatry rooms • 24-hour crisis intervention team for ED call • Academic appointment and teaching available with University of IL College of Medicine at Rockford

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents on a 42-bed inpatient behavioral health unit.
•	Conduct psychiatric consultations for patients throughout the hospital, including medical/surgical floors and Emergency Department
•	Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated.
•	Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team—including nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), therapists, nurses, and social workers—to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
•	Engage families and caregivers in the treatment process through education, communication, and care planning.

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.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	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

Experience
Experience	Experience Details	Required/ Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
Licenses/Certification Details	Time Frame	Required/ Preferred
Board Certification or Board Eligible in Cardiology. 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
Bi-annual CPR certification.		Preferred

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
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.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
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

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
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.