Pediatrician Jobs in Illinois

In the medical field, a Pediatrician holds an integral role in maintaining the health and wellness of children ranging from newborns to young adults. They provide preventative health maintenance for healthy children and medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill. Pediatricians are involved in the detection of any health problems early on, carrying out diagnosis, and prescribing treatment measures which may include medication, therapy or surgery. Additionally, they advise parents and guardians on children's diet, exercise, hygiene and disease prevention.

An aspirant Pediatrician should hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, and have completed a residency in pediatrics. Certification from the American Board of Pediatrics is also necessary. Important skills they should have include exceptional communication to effectively interact with both children and parents, problem-solving to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses, and empathy to understand and respond to children's physical and emotional needs. Before becoming a Pediatrician, an individual may have roles such as a Medical Intern, Resident Physician in Pediatrics, or a Pediatric Fellowship Trainee.

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Pediatric practice Level III Nursery and delivery support at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital Strong collaboration with primary care and specialty providers Multispecialty integrated care across the Mercyhealth...

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Pediatrics Physician

  • SourceMD
  • Illinois City, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Illinois City, IL
  • 8 hours ago

We are seeking a Pediatrician for a group practice opportunity in the Western Suburbs of Chicago. Bilingual/Spanish preferred. You will be offered a competitive compensation and partnership track....

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Pediatrician

  • KPG Healthcare
  • Sterling, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Sterling, IL
  • 19 hours ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Pediatricians to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

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Pediatrics Physician

  • Arlington HealthCare
  • Rockford, IL
  • 21 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 21 hours ago

With over 100 primary care providers, we are committed to helping you develop a practice that aligns with your professional goals and allows you to focus on areas of interest....

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Physician/Pediatrics/Illinois/Permanent/Pediatrician Opening

  • Britt Medical Search
  • Effingham, IL
  • 22 hours ago
  • Effingham, IL
  • 22 hours ago

Inpatient responsibility are handled by our pediatric hospitalist program....

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pediatric care within a modern, multi-specialty clinic Collaborative environment alongside OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Imaging, and ancillary services Consistent clinic hours Shared call with inpatient...

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Pediatric Physician in Sycamore, Illinois

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Sycamore, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Sycamore, IL
  • 1 day ago

Overview JOB SPECIFICS Join a well-respected and growing practice with an established patient panel Great location - friendly and safe community Team consists of 3 physicians and 3 APP's Outpatient...

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Pediatrician Job in Sterling, Illinois

  • Inspire Healthcare
  • Sterling, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Sterling, IL
  • 2 days ago

Practice Details BC/BE Peds Traditional Practice 95+% Outpatient Practice Potential Patient Panel " Up to 2,000 Up to 30 Patients Per Day Level 2 Nursery Newborn Duties Shared with Family Medicine Both...

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Seeking BE/BC Pediatrician to join talented team....

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BC/BE Traditional Practice 95+% Outpatient Practice Potential Patient Panel Up to 2,000 Up to 30 Patients Per Day Level 2 Nursery Newborn Duties Shared with Family Medicine Both Pediatrics and Family...

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outpatient clinic that offers Pediatric, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Podiatry, Urology (Adult), and Vascular services in addition to a First Care Walk-In Clinic Fully integrated system with...

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Seeking a full-time BE/BC Pediatrician to join our established Pediatrics team in southeastern Illinois....

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Special Care Nursery patients will be covered by our Neonatology team Services available at Outpatient Center include: Bariatrics, Convenient Care, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Behavioral...

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Opportunity Details: Busy Family Medicine and Pediatrics practice suitable for a Pediatrics or Med-Peds trained Physician Full-time position including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling...

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pediatric care within a modern, multi-specialty clinic Collaborative environment alongside OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Imaging, and ancillary services Consistent clinic hours Shared call with inpatient...

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Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


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Salary for Pediatrician Jobs in Illinois

This is the average annual salary for Pediatrician jobs in Illinois as reported by the BLS.

$216,290


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pediatrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Pediatricians in Illinois offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
55.8%
Bachelor's Degree
17.2%
Master's Degree
14.0%
High School or GED
5.2%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pediatricians in Illinois
2-4 years
79.8%
None
15.4%
4-6 years
4.2%
10+ years
0.6%



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