Pediatrics Physician

• 4-4.5 day work week
• Newborn nursery coverage (no high risk OB)
• Minimal inpatient practice
• Nurse Triage for call
• Open to all procedures
• Approximately, 325 deliveries per year.

• Call Schedule: 1:4
• Practice Model: Predominantly outpatient.

• When on call, pediatricians are expected to come to the hospital if an OB requests assistance with a complicated delivery or C-section .
• Pediatricians are not expected to attend every C-section.
• The Emergency Department may occasionally request pediatric assistance for pediatric patients.

• The average daily census (ADC) is less than 0.2 , resulting in minimal inpatient volume.
• Pediatricians are responsible for stabilizing critically ill children until the transport team arrives.
• Patients requiring a higher level of care (e.g., NICU patients, insulin drips, or other critically ill children) are transferred to tertiary centers in Madison, Milwaukee, or Rockford .
• The nursing staff is experienced with patient stabilization and transport protocols and is considered very competent.

• After-hours calls are initially screened through a nurse triage service , helping to minimize unnecessary physician call.

This Pediatric position is ideally suited for a physician who seeks a career with that places you in a setting of clinical and administrative excellence, friendly staff, expansive park-like setting, inviting hospitality - and flourishing variety in terms of our workforce, patient specialties, educational opportunities, and more.

The select candidate knows their hard work and talent warrants a generous base compensation, comprehensive benefits program and opportunity to earn in the Top in their field, but also desires a location where cost of living is 30% less than major markets and values quality of life.

With a starting salary of up to $60,000 higher than starting salaries in the Chicago market, coupled with the cost of living of 30% lower (compared to Chicago), this physician will have significant purchasing power. Whether you want to build your dream home, pay off your student debt, or retire early, the power to decide is in your hands.

You will enjoy this Southeast, Wisconsin community that is home to 3 multi-billion-dollar companies, less than an hour access to the great Midwest cities of Chicago, Milwaukee and easy commute to Madison, WI to wear Red and white and watch Badger sports.

Your earnings will provide ample room for a great home and wealth accumulation and preservation, with the median home sales price of $103,500 and a stunning 4400 square foot home on the Rock River list for $349,000.

• 43 miles to Madison, WI
• 68 miles to Milwaukee, WI
• 84 miles to Chicago, IL

• Beloit College (in town)
• Rock Valley College (about 15 miles; Rockford, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,269)
• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 27 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
• McHenry County College (about 39 miles; Crystal Lake, IL; FT enrollment: 4,886)
• Kishwaukee College (about 41 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
• Edgewood College (about 43 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
• Northern Illinois University (about 43 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
• University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 43 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)

• Great access to biking, hiking, birding and water trails, including, Riverside Park - a 9 mile loop to enjoy a run, a bike ride or a leisurely stoll along our beautiful riverfront.
• Pearl Lake offers Outdoor attractions include both short-term and seasonal camping, as well as swimming and scuba diving in the pristine waters of beautiful Pearl Lake.
• The recreation area offers a large indoor swimming pool, spa, and state of the art fitness center.

• Cranston Road Shopping Center offers many buisnesses and shops.
• Soak in the relaxing atmosphere of a Saturday morning farmers market.
• Families enjoy shopping around the various vendors selling their crafts, flowers, and delicious concoctions.