Pediatric Hospitalist

Location: Mattoon, Illinois |
Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent, Inpatient, ~5-On / 10-Off Block Schedule

An established, physician-led healthcare organization in Central Illinois is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join its inpatient pediatric service line in Mattoon, Illinois. This role offers an exceptional lifestyle schedule and delivers high-quality inpatient pediatric care within a supportive community setting, covering pediatric inpatients, well newborn rounding, and Level II nursery neonatology support.

• Provide direct inpatient medical management for pediatric admissions, nursery care, and Level II neonatology patients
• Conduct routine newborn examinations and manage specialized care for infants requiring neonatology support
• Attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitations as required by hospital and clinical protocols
• Provide pediatric consultations for the Emergency Department and surgical service lines
• Stabilize acute or critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients, coordinating transfers to tertiary pediatric medical centers when appropriate
• Perform daily inpatient rounds, manage admissions and discharges, and ensure clear handoffs to outpatient primary care pediatricians
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and participate in clinical quality and safety initiatives

• Graduate of an accredited US medical school or international equivalent (MD or DO)
• Successfully completed an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics residency;
  Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license (or eligible for state licensure prior to start)
• Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required; active DEA registration, Illinois Controlled Substance License (CSR), and PALS
• Strong clinical comfort level with neonatology, Level II nursery protocols, and attending high-risk deliveries
• Available for a January 2027 start date

• $100,000 sign-on bonus that is completely forgiven over 4 years of service
• Competitive, standard long-term retention bonus structures
• $6,000 annual CME allowance, dedicated CME days for continuous professional development, and 100% coverage for professional state license fees and renewals
• Up to $15,000 in dedicated relocation assistance
• Fully paid medical malpractice insurance coverage, including complete tail coverage at no cost to you
• High-end health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance policies
• Extremely competitive retirement plan with robust employer-funded contributions

This position offers an exceptional ~5-on / 10-off lifestyle schedule while delivering high-quality inpatient pediatric care within a supportive community setting.