UChicago Community Neonatology | NW Indiana

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
• Block Scheduling: Eight 24-hour shifts per month
• Level III and Level II NICU Practice:
  • No same-day cross-campus coverage
  • Maintain Level III acuity while balancing shifts in a lower-acuity Level II setting
  • Transfers supported by UChicago Medicine’s Hyde Park campus
• University of Chicago Affiliation: University of Chicago academic appointment
• Moonlighting Available: Extra shifts available across UChicago community campus locations

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Comp: Base plus up to 6 moonlighting shifts available per month
• Retention & Signing Bonuses: $40K
• Paid Time Off: 30 total vacation and professional-development days
• Retirement Contribution: up to $23,200 annually
• Dependent Tuition Benefits: 50% of University of Chicago undergrad tuition paid

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 #: NEO 26905