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Attending Neurologist (Health System Clinician)

Lurie Children's Hospital · Winfield, IL · $222,000–$300,000 a year

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to tell a family something hard about their child's diagnosis.

What they are checking: Whether they deliver difficult news with honesty, clarity and compassion.

This is a Health System Clinician track focused on clinical care. What keeps you growing as a clinician without a research focus?

What they are checking: Whether they are genuinely motivated by clinical work and ongoing learning.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague about a patient's plan.

What they are checking: Whether they handle clinical disagreement professionally and with the child's interest first.

How do you teach residents or students when they rotate through your clinic?

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to education as part of the academic affiliation with Feinberg.

What would you do

You'd join the Lurie Neurology team at Central DuPage. What kinds of cases do you expect to manage there, and when would you send a child downtown?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the scope of a community site and know when to transfer to the main hospital.

How do you work with general pediatricians in the community who refer to you?

What they are checking: Whether they build strong referral relationships, which a community-based clinician depends on.

A family wants an MRI that you don't think is needed. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their reasoning and reach a shared decision without dismissing parents.

How do you manage a growing clinic schedule while keeping good access for urgent new patients?

What they are checking: Whether they think about access and wait times as part of good care.

About the work

Walk me through your approach to a child presenting with a first unprovoked seizure.

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear, evidence-based approach to workup, counseling and treatment decisions.

How do you approach a teenager with chronic daily headaches who has missed a lot of school?

What they are checking: Whether they manage both the medical and functional sides of pediatric headache.

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The full job description

As published by Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield) Job Description Lurie Children’s is a leading provider of pediatric care for children of all ages. The mission is to create a compassionate, nurturing environment where young patients feel safe, while delivering the best pediatric care experience for the entire family. Serve as a community leader in providing health and wellness information. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) seek a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician in the Division of Neurology. The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of Pediatrics. The position will be part of the Lurie Children’s Neurology Team at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) in the western suburbs of Chicago. The Lurie Children’s pediatric program at Central DuPage Hospital is the 5th largest pediatric center in metro Chicago and includes a 7-bed PICU, 35-bed Level III NICU, 22 general pediatric beds staffed 24/7 by pediatric hospitalists, a 16-bed pediatric emergency department and extensive outpatient clinics offering 22 pediatric subspecialties. CDH is a pediatric regional referral center with over 500 incoming pediatric transports per year including over 100 neurologic transports per year. This fully affiliated position will have outpatient clinics at Central DuPage Hospital and will participate in inpatient consults at Central DuPage Hospital shared with four other Lurie Children’s pediatric neurologists.  Participation in teaching and research conferences at CDH and downtown is encouraged. Inquiries for more information should be directed to Dr. Grant Hahn, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine/Lurie Children’s Partnership. Location Central DuPage Hospital – Winfield, IL Qualifications The successful candidate must be an MD or DO and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology. The candidate must also have an unrestricted license in the State of Illinois. This is not a J-1 visa qualified position. I n addition, the candidate will be required to obtain medical staff membership and privileges at Lurie Children’s and any other required health care institution, complete credentialing by managed care organizations and complete certain Human Resources employment processes, including providing proof ability to lawfully work in the United States, a pre-employment background check, employee health screening, and receipt of satisfactory professional references if requested. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. K.S.A.'s: • Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics. • Valid licenses for State of Illinois. • Board certification or board eligibility required. • Excellent written and oral communication skill. • Passion for pediatric care. Job Duties: • Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development. • Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms. • Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history. • Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration. • Diagnosis, treatment and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population. • Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities. • Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices. • Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.). • Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention. • Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.). • Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members. • Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences. Education MD/DO: Medicine (Required) Pay Range $222,000-$300,000 Salary At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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