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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, on tenure-eligible Health System Clinician track, which provides opportunities for academic promotion, in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant.
The Health System Clinician will join the existing division of 33 physician/physician-scientist faculty, 2 research faculty and 27 advanced practice providers across sections of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation. Responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient clinical care, outreach clinics, and procedures. Health System Clinicians in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant at this site will also participate in research activities given the site’s affiliate status in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG).
The candidate must also be licensed in the State of Illinois to practice without restriction. In addition, the candidate will be required to obtain medical staff membership and privileges at Lurie Children’s and any other required health care institution, complete credentialing by managed care organizations and complete certain Human Resources employment processes, including providing proof ability to lawfully work in the United States, a pre-employment background check, employee health screening, and receipt of satisfactory professional references if requested.
The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
PAY RANGE
The expected base pay range for this position is $220,167 to $278,486.
Lurie Children’s and Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
BENEFITS
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits.
Lurie Children’s Medical Group offers a generous benefit packet to full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b): with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
- Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance from Lurie Children’s Hospital
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
K.S.A.'s:
- Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics.
- Valid licenses for State of Illinois.
- Board certification or board eligibility required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skill.
- Passion for pediatric care.
JOB DUTIES:
- Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development.
- Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
- Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
- Diagnosis, treatment and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population.
- Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
- Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices.
- Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.).
- Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention.
- Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.).
- Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.
- Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.
Education
MD/DO: Medicine (Required)
EEO STATEMENT
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org
AI NOTICE
Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.
It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
INTRODUCTION
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
LOCATION
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, on tenure-eligible Health System Clinician track, which provides opportunities for academic promotion, in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant.
The Health System Clinician will join the existing division of 33 physician/physician-scientist faculty, 2 research faculty and 27 advanced practice providers across sections of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation. Responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient clinical care, outreach clinics, and procedures. Health System Clinicians in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant at this site will also participate in research activities given the site’s affiliate status in the Children’s Oncology Group (COG).
The candidate must also be licensed in the State of Illinois to practice without restriction. In addition, the candidate will be required to obtain medical staff membership and privileges at Lurie Children’s and any other required health care institution, complete credentialing by managed care organizations and complete certain Human Resources employment processes, including providing proof ability to lawfully work in the United States, a pre-employment background check, employee health screening, and receipt of satisfactory professional references if requested.
The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.
PAY RANGE
The expected base pay range for this position is $220,167 to $278,486.
Lurie Children’s and Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.
BENEFITS
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits.
Lurie Children’s Medical Group offers a generous benefit packet to full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
- 403(b): with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
- Various voluntary benefits:
- Supplemental Life, AD and Disability
- Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Tuition assistance from Lurie Children’s Hospital
- Student loan servicing and support
- Adoption benefits
- Backup Childcare and Eldercare
- Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
- Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
K.S.A.'s:
- Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics.
- Valid licenses for State of Illinois.
- Board certification or board eligibility required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skill.
- Passion for pediatric care.
JOB DUTIES:
- Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development.
- Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
- Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
- Diagnosis, treatment and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population.
- Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
- Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices.
- Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.).
- Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention.
- Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.).
- Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.
- Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.
Education
MD/DO: Medicine (Required)
EEO STATEMENT
At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org
AI NOTICE
Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.
It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.
For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org
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Align your credentials to the right category
EB-2 requires a medical degree plus any required residency or fellowship as your advanced degree; EB-3 covers physicians whose employers frame the role around a bachelor's-equivalent plus two years of experience. Getting this classification right before PERM filing prevents costly re-filings.
Verify your prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's PERM labor certification must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specialty and geographic area. Run your occupation code through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations so you know the floor the employer is legally required to meet.
Target hospitals with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for Attending Physician roles at employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated PERM rather than those attempting it for the first time.
File your I-140 as early as your employer allows
Your priority date, which controls your place in the per-country queue, is set when USCIS receives the approved I-140 petition. Nationals from high-demand countries should push employers to file I-140 promptly after PERM certification, since earlier filing locks in a better priority date even if adjustment of status is years away.
Understand what your O*NET profile means for PERM recruitment
PERM requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your physician specialty helps you anticipate what job duties and minimum requirements DOL expects the employer to advertise, reducing back-and-forth during the audit phase.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, even if you switch hospitals. Separately, AC21 job portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more without losing your place in the queue.
Green Card Attending Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
How does the PERM process work for Attending Physician roles?
Your employer files a PERM labor certification application with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a mandatory recruitment test showing no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. For physician roles, the recruitment phase typically requires print and online advertising in specific venues. Only after DOL certifies PERM can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
What is the difference between EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship for physicians?
EB-2 applies when the Attending Physician role requires an advanced degree, which a medical degree satisfies, or when the employer documents that the position requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 is used when the employer frames minimum requirements around a bachelor's-level credential plus two years of experience. Both categories require PERM labor certification and both have per-country numerical limits, so your nationality affects how quickly you can file for adjustment of status.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Attending Physicians?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at three years, renewable up to six, with an annual lottery for most applicants. Employment-based green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement, but involves PERM labor certification, an I-140 petition, and potentially a multi-year wait if your country of birth has a backlogged priority date. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards.
Which hospitals and health systems are most likely to sponsor green cards for Attending Physicians?
Academic medical centers, large regional health systems, and federally qualified health centers in underserved areas tend to have established immigration support infrastructure and HR teams experienced with PERM. You can search for Attending Physician roles at employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which surfaces organizations that have actively filed for this category.
Can I change hospitals after my green card sponsorship has started?
Yes, in two distinct scenarios. If your original I-140 was approved, a new employer can file a new I-140 and retain your earlier priority date. Separately, once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process, as long as USCIS is notified and the new role qualifies.