Attending Physician – Pediatric Classical Hematologist

The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time, board-certified pediatric classical hematologist to 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.

We are seeking a qualified candidate for a non-tenure track position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank on the Clinician-Educator track. A strong interest in sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin disorders is of particular interest for this position and aligned with current programmatic needs.

Responsibilities

will include inpatient and outpatient clinical care, outreach clinics, teaching, and participation in growth of the clinical and translational research program within the section of hematology. The Section of Hematology houses nationally recognized programs in the areas of sickle cell disease and thalassemia, hemostasis and thrombosis, and general hematology and a hemophilia treatment center.

Our ambulatory activities are conducted at the main hospital and across 4 outreach sites in the Chicagoland area. The section includes 7 faculty physicians, 4 advanced practice providers, 8 nurses, 2 social workers, 3 program outreach coordinators, as well as a dedicated psychologist, neuropsychologist, a research fund specialist, and a genetic counselor.

The section also holds a large and diverse portfolio of research studies and clinical trials that are federally funded, consortium-led, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored, with support from 5 clinical research professionals. Qualified candidates will have strong leadership skills and the ability to work with teams on patient focused division-centric, and hospital wide initiatives.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled. The expected base pay range for this position is $180,000 - $270,000. 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.

This position is located at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, however, applications must be submitted online through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Benefits

At Northwestern , we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. 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&D 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 Questions?

Contact Cori James at [email protected] . When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf. Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page: Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).

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