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Pediatrics Physician

Arlington HealthCare Recruiter listing · Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
Sterling, IL Full-time Pediatrician

At a glance

Pediatrician role posted by Arlington HealthCare, a recruiter. Sterling, IL · full-time · $700,000 a year.

SalaryStated by Arlington HealthCare
$700,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RolePediatrician
LocationSterling, IL
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$700,000
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 2w ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the recruiter's listing.

What you'll do

  • Care for children in a practice that is more than 95% outpatient, with a panel of up to 2,000 patients
  • See up to 30 patients per day and share newborn care with family medicine
  • Take a 1:3 call rotation and provide care in a Level 2 nursery
  • Perform circumcisions with family medicine, outside of obstetrics
  • Support pediatric inpatient care, including about 100 admissions and 400 inpatient days each year

What you bring

  • You hold board certification in pediatrics or are board-eligible

Who this fits

This full-time role suits a pediatrician seeking a mostly outpatient practice with shared newborn duties and a 1:3 call schedule. You'll join a staff of 1 MD and 2 NPs in Sterling, Illinois. The listing gives a salary floor of $700,000 over 3 years and notes potential annual earnings of $340,000 with production.

From the recruiter

Job ID: 6809Practice Details
  • Seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician who prefers to practice in an environment that will offer a comfortable work-life balance in a community of about 26,000 residents.
  • Traditional Practice
  • 95+% Outpatient Practice
  • Potential Patient Panel Up to 2,000
  • Up to 30 Patients Per Day
  • Level 2 Nursery
  • Newborn Duties Shared with Family Medicine
  • Both Pediatrics and Family Medicine Perform Circumcisions (not OB)
  • 550 Births per Year
  • 100 Pediatric Admissions Per Year
  • 400 Total Pediatric Inpatient Days Per Year
  • 1:3 call
  • Current Staff 1 MD, 2 NPs
Recruiter's Insight

MORE PURCHASING POWER: The floor of $700,000 over three years ($236,000) annually with the income potential to earn $340,000 annually with production. The starting Salary is $30,000 To $50,000 More Compared To Positions Located In Chicago, IL, Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 30% Less In This Community Provides You With Significant Buying Power With The Opportunity To Build Your Dream Home, Pay Down Your Student Loans And Retire Early.

COMMUNITY: Sterling offers the best of both worlds - a family friendly atmosphere, Laid Back Lifestyle and ideal for outdoor enthusiast, located far enough from urban hassels, including, traffic, admitting to several hospitals, high crime and high cost of living, but close enough to enjoy the amenities of one of the great cities in america - CHICAGO!

PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT: This organization provides you with autonomy and the flexibility of running your pracitce without interference from administration, and at the same time, provides their physician's with a hospital employed model and the opportunity to earn in the 90th%tile, if desired.

LOW COST OF LIVING: With Average Home Pricing Settled At $129,969 And Where A Desirable 3456 Square Ft. 4 Bedroom/2 Bath Home Sold For $225,000 Building A Quality Of Life With Substantial Savings Is Easy.

Closest Major City
  • 107 miles to Chicago, IL
  • 126 miles to Milwaukee, WI
  • 220 miles to Saint Louis, MO
Colleges and Universities
  • Ashford University (about 27 miles; Clinton, IA; Full-time enrollment: 73,330)
  • Kishwaukee College (about 44 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Black Hawk College (about 45 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 46 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 48 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 49 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
Recreation
  • The City of Sterling maintains seven parks in addition to the parks operated by the Sterling Park District. These are neighborhood parks located throughout the community.
  • Sterling is within one of the best Park Districts in the State. The Sterling Park District offers a variety of recreational opportunities in addition to the City parks
  • The Dillon Home Property functions primarily as a museum but weddings can also be hosted on the grounds.
Shopping
  • The Northland mall has many stores for all ages to shop at.
  • There are many other shops located through out Sterling.