Pediatric Critical Care Physician (Per Diem)
Endeavor Health · Naperville, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Edward Hospital (Naperville) · 801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL, US, 60540
- Pay: $90/hour
- Employment: Part time
- Location: Edward Hospital (Naperville)
- Endeavor Job ID: R39838
Position Highlights
- Position: EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care
- Location: 801 S. Washington St Naperville IL 60540
- Per Diem on-call coverage
- 24 hour, evening/overnight and weekend shifts available
- This posting is intended to fill multiple Per Diem Intensivist positions
Unit Specifications
- Bed Capacity: 16-bed combined Pediatric floor/critical care unit
- Patient Population: Medical and general surgical pediatric patients (no post-operative cardiac surgery)
- No Teaching Requirements: Pure clinical and administrative focus
Advanced Capabilities & Services
- Advanced mechanical ventilation strategies
- Comprehensive procedural services (intubation, central lines, chest tubes, etc.)
- Pediatric sedation services
- Critical care consultation to pediatric emergency department
- Close collaboration with on-site pediatric subspecialists
Note: We do not currently offer ECMO or CRRT services.
Comprehensive Pediatric Subspecialty Support
Edward Hospital offers exceptional on-site pediatric subspecialty coverage, including:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
- Neonatology (in-house 24/7)
- Pediatric Hospitalists (24/7 PICU-experienced coverage)
- Additional pediatric subspecialists available
Integrated Pediatric Services
- Pediatric Emergency Department located down the hall, staffed by pediatric EM-trained physicians
- 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist coverage with PICU experience
- In-house Neonatology team
- State-of-the-art Simulation Lab with comprehensive pediatric content and scenarios
- Member of the Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance
Program Transition & Growth Opportunity
We are transitioning from a contracted physician group to an Endeavor-employed model, with an employed Medical Director staffing the unit M-F daylight. We are looking to round out this staffing model with a team of dedicated pediatric intensivists to provide on-call service nights and weekends.
Schedule Structure
- Clinical Schedule: To be determined collaboratively with the Medical Director and incoming team
- On-Call Structure: Night and weekend call from home
- Flexibility: Input into scheduling model and work-life balance priorities
Current Support
- Pediatric Hospitalists: 24/7 in-house coverage with PICU experience
- Neonatology: In-house 24/7
- No APP Coverage: Direct physician-led care model
Experience
- Preferred: Post-fellowship experience in pediatric critical care, also open to recent graduates of a qualified pediatric critical care fellowship program
- Preferred: Experience in community PICU settings
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Excellence: Strong clinical skills in pediatric critical care medicine
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with families, staff, and colleagues
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Adaptability: Flexibility and resilience in a growing, evolving program
- Commitment: Dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
- Culture Builder: Ability to foster a positive, family-centered care environment
Minimum Education Level
- Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency
- Required: Completion of ACGME-accredited Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship
Minimum Licensure Requirements
- Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.
Minimum Certification Requirements
- Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Required: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Required: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Board certification/Board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care.
About Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
Employer
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties, from Lake County to Will County. Its mission is to "help everyone in our communities be their best."
Endeavor Health at a glance:
- Eight acute care hospitals: Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago), all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence
- Linden Oaks Behavioral Health in Naperville, serving the mental health needs of the region
- More than 300 ambulatory locations, 25,000+ team members and 6,000+ physicians
- The principal academic affiliate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, with academic appointments available to qualified physicians
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Endeavor Health:
- A physician-led medical group with embedded service lines and an integrated Epic EMR across the system
- Published pay ranges on most roles, with multi-year salary guarantees and productivity incentives for many physician positions
- Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows and medical students
- Benefits including medical, dental and vision options, retirement with company match, CME allowance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and free parking at designated locations
At Endeavor Health, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of the mission to support team members and patients, providing community-connected care close to home.