CCHA is a partnership between the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, Advocate Children’s Hospital, and Endeavor Health. This partnership enables the strategic investment in the programs and services of Pediatric GI to ensure our patients receive the most advanced, individualized treatments available.

The selected applicant will have a unique and exciting opportunity to have direct input into the development of a regional referral center and the development of a nationally recognized Pediatric Gastroenterology Program. The selected candidate will be a collaborative partner within a team of outstanding multidisciplinary professionals while enjoying full support from nearly 120 pediatric and surgical subspecialists. Advocate Children’s Hospital is the largest network provider of pediatric services in Illinois and among the top 10 in the nation.

The primary site of in-patient clinical service will be Advocate Children’s Hospital-Park Ridge, a 138-bed pediatric hospital with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit, and a Pediatric Emergency Department.

Our combined CCHA Pediatric Gastroenterology Program hosts several comprehensive programs that span across all three institutions including a comprehensive IBD program with transition clinic that is currently caring for over 500 active IBD patients. An EOE programs with active clinical and pharmaceutical trials. A pediatric liver disease and liver transplant program with two board certified Pediatric Transplant Hepatologists and as well as an advanced therapeutic endoscopy program offering dedicated pediatric double balloon enteroscopy. 

Clinical Position Details:

• Strong mentorship & support within the group
• No scheduled clinic time while on service
• A typical weekly clinic schedule includes three full days of clinic, one procedure day, and one administration day.
• As part of our program, we have a dedicated Friday morning Peds GI Division meetings and sign-out to review cases and talk about program or research developments.
• Our ideal candidate is excited to help grow a GI division, works well with others and is constantly open to learning.

Endeavor Health Benefits Include:

• Relocation package
• CME allowance
• Malpractice & tail coverage
• Full Healthcare Benefits including a 401K match

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. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit NorthShore.org, SwedishCovenant.org, NCH.org and EEHealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

At Endeavor Health, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to support our team members and patients - irrespective of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We believe that by recognizing and embracing our differences we create an organization that welcomes all to contribute and grow.

We invite all candidates to our team, as we continue to build on the incredible value our diverse talent brings to our organization, our community, and our patients.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Candidates are encouraged to apply directly or may submit a CV to Dr. Vincent Biank, Division Head, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition by contacting:

Molly Meyer

Physician Recruiter

Email: [email protected]

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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