Physician - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Crown Point, IN

Specialty Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Profession Physician

NEONATOLOGIST - LEVEL III & LEVEL II NICUs

University of Chicago Medicine Community Practice | Northwest Indiana

Position Highlights:

  • Balanced Community Practice: Meaningful neonatal acuity without the demands of a large quaternary referral center
  • Work-Life Balance: Approximately eight 24-hour shifts per month with block scheduling available
  • Level III and Level II NICU Practice:
    • 2 campus locations 20 minutes apart - no same-day cross-campus coverage
    • Maintain Level III acuity while balancing shifts in a lower-acuity Level II setting
    • Transfers supported by UChicago Medicines Hyde Park campus
  • University of Chicago Affiliation: University of Chicago academic appointment
  • Moonlighting Available: Extra shifts available across UChicago community campus locations

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation: $260K-$290K based on experience
  • Moonlighting: $125/hour
  • Signing Bonus: $10K
  • Paid Time Off: 30 total vacation and professional-development days
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Relocation assistance, CME allowance and university retirement plan

Qualifications:

  • Certifications:BC/BE in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Licensure: Eligible for medical licensure in Indiana and Illinois
  • Skillset:Comfortable independently managing a NICU including neonatal intubation and stabilization
  • Experience:Level IV or high acuity Level III NICU experience required

About Northwest Indiana:

  • Close to Chicago: Approximately 40 minutes from the city with commuter train access
  • Desirable Community: Live in desirable Northwest Indiana communities such as Crown Point, Munster or St. John
  • More Home for Your Money: Enjoy spacious homes and a lower overall cost of living

Job Reference #: NEO26905