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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Attending Physician
Verify your ECFMG certification status early
International medical graduates need current ECFMG certification before most sponsoring hospitals will file an H-1B petition. Confirm your certification is active and matches the specialty you're applying under, since discrepancies cause I-129 delays.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and practice location before salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL-certified wage level, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't support a valid LCA.
Target health systems with cap-exempt filing history
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions often qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning your H-1B petition can be filed at any time without entering the annual selection process. Prioritize these employers if the selection rules concern your timeline.
Search Migrate Mate for verified H-1B sponsors
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role and location, so you can focus on health systems that have actually sponsored Attending Physician positions rather than guessing from job postings that don't disclose sponsorship history.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If you rotate between hospital campuses or outpatient clinics under one employer, each worksite requires a separately certified LCA. Raise this with HR before signing your offer letter so the employer files correctly and your status covers every location where you'll practice.
Get your state medical license before the I-129 is filed
USCIS requires proof that you meet all licensure requirements to practice in the state listed on your petition. Secure your state medical license or a temporary permit accepted by USCIS before your employer submits the I-129 to avoid a Request for Evidence.
H-1B Visa Attending Physician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Attending Physician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Attending Physician positions require an MD or DO degree plus completed residency training in a defined medical specialty, satisfying the H-1B specialty occupation standard that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's-level degree in a directly related field. USCIS consistently treats licensed physician roles as qualifying specialty occupations, so a well-documented petition from a compliant employer rarely faces a specialty occupation challenge.
How do I find hospitals and health systems that actively sponsor H-1B visas for physicians?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history filtered by job title and location, so you can identify health systems that have sponsored Attending Physician roles rather than relying on job postings that rarely disclose sponsorship intent. Academic medical centers, large nonprofit hospital systems, and VA facilities are among the most consistent sponsors, partly because many qualify for cap-exempt status.
What is the difference between a cap-subject and cap-exempt H-1B for physicians?
Cap-subject petitions enter the annual H-1B selection process, which has changed recently and limits when USCIS accepts new petitions. Cap-exempt employers, including hospitals affiliated with universities or qualifying nonprofit research institutions, can file at any time and bypass the selection process entirely. Many academic medical centers qualify as cap-exempt, making them strategically valuable targets for physicians who need predictable filing timelines.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one hospital campus to another within the same health system?
Each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA from the DOL before you begin working there. If your employer adds a practice location after your original petition is approved, they must file an amended I-129 with a new certified LCA covering that site. Working at an unlisted location before the amendment is approved puts your status at risk, so flag any worksite changes to your HR or immigration counsel immediately.
Can I pursue a green card while working as an Attending Physician on an H-1B?
Yes. H-1B status allows dual intent, meaning you can hold a valid H-1B while an employer-sponsored immigrant petition is pending without jeopardizing your nonimmigrant status. Many physicians pursue EB-2 or EB-1B immigrant petitions through PERM labor certification or, in some cases, a National Interest Waiver that allows self-petition without an employer sponsor. H-1B status can be extended beyond the standard six-year maximum if certain green card milestones have been reached under USCIS rules.