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Pediatric Palliative Care Physician

Northwestern University
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 06, 2026
Job ID
53177
Location
Chicago, Illinois
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The Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician Educator at the rank of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include attending on a busy inpatient and outpatient consultative pediatric palliative care service at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, supervising trainees from various disciplines, and participating in all activities of the Division.

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 over 330 beds and a 140-year legacy of excellence; the hospital keeps patients and their families at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked among the top specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Qualified candidates will be Board-certified or eligible in Pediatrics Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Applicants with board certification in additional pediatric sub-specialties (Critical Care, Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, etc.) will be highly competitive. The initial academic appointment at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience and academic achievement. The salary is competitive and adjusted based on experience.

The successful candidate will join a growing group of practitioners, including physicians and APNs, a Psychologist and Chaplain. The program also includes a pediatric palliative care Fellowship and a second Fellowship dedicated to a perinatal palliative care track. The division has a well-established consult practice with growing ambulatory expertise and infrastructure to support academic productivity.

The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position at an Assistant Professor is $184,543 - $206,000 or an Associate Professor range is $219,452 - $279,455.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position.

Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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