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Posted: 18-Mar-26
Location: Park Ridge, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: $260K - $260K
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Internal Number: 60068
Join Advocate Health Care as a Pediatric Pulmonology Physician in Park Ridge, IL —part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.
At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.
Highlights
- Our pediatric pulmonary program continues to grow. We have 3 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners caring for patients at our main campus in Park Ridge and at satellite clinics
- Full time role with inpatient rounding divided equally among physicians plus additional 20 hours per week of outpatient clinic
- Responsibilities include daily rounds on inpatient pulmonary consult only service (1:4 call schedule), outpatient clinics, pulmonary function test interpretation, program development, medical education
- ACH-Park Ridge features a 46-bed inpatient unit, 10-bed pediatric observation unit, 19-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, 54-bed level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a 12 bed Pediatric Emergency Room with Level 1 Pediatric Trauma designation
- Pediatric residency program and fellows in PICU and Hospital Medicine
- Accredited CF center and established multidisciplinary neuromuscular disease clinic
- Opportunities to grow programs in Pulmonary Function testing, Bronchoscopy, Aerodigestive care, Technology dependency, Pulmonary Hypertension, Severe Asthma
- Close working relationship with Pediatric sleep medicine team with on-site sleep studies
- Full complement of pediatric subspecialists
- Dedicated pediatric pulmonary support staff of RNs, CMAs, RTs
- Additional support from Pediatric Dieticians, Social Workers, Case Management and Developmental Therapists
- Opportunity for academic affiliation with Wake Forest University
- Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
- Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
- Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
About Advocate Children’s Hospital
Advocate Children’s Hospital (ACH), part of Advocate Health, is the largest network provider of pediatric services in Illinois and among the top 10 in the nation. Our main campuses in Park Ridge and Oak Lawn have level III NICUs. We are recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Children’s Hospitals for cardiology, heart surgery, and neonatology.
Training and/or Experience Required
- MD/DO
- BC/BE in Pediatric Pulmonology
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
- Educational assistance and professional development programs
- Paid medical liability insurance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
- Relocation assistance
About Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge is a picturesque suburb located 14 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, convenient to O'Hare Airport, major expressways, CTA and Metra trains allowing for an easy commute into the city while enjoying peaceful suburban living. Park Ridge is a prime residential community that retains its distinctive, small-town charm where community is a big part of this suburban town. The city's vibrant Uptown shopping area includes the Metra station, Public Library and several parks featuring live musical concerts and special events are held in the summer. Throughout the city, quiet tree-lined streets, pleasing architecture, excellent schools, centrally located library and ample parks help make Park Ridge one of the most desirable family communities in the Chicago area.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.
When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.
