Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist Is Needed in Illinois
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Illinois)
- $63.72
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $2,549
- Median yearly
- $132,538
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Illinois pay a median of $63.72/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Illinois right now
- 56 open Physician jobs in Illinois from 5 agencies, 5 of them in Chicago.
- Pay in these listings: $168 – $317/hour, median $177/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Illinois: $63.72/hour ($132,538/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($177/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- 6, 24-hour shifts per month -- some may be 16-hour shifts
- 7 - 8 patients per day
- Acute pediatric freestanding hospital
- Chronically ill pediatric patients transitioning to home
- Chronic vent management and long-term ventilator patients
- Patients with cerebral palsy, sickle cell, and diabetes
- PALS certification required
- Hospital privileges required
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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