Physician: Otolaryngology - Sycamore, IL
Listed compensation
$400k-$490k
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Job Description
Company Description
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s metro area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences, using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. NMRMG offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment.
Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.
Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.
We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.
While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is seeking a BE/BC general Otolaryngologist to join our growing team in Sycamore, IL.
Established ENT/Allergy/Audiology Clinic
- Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group.
- Ability to practice general ENT with room for growth in subspecialty areas.
Walk in to a busy practice fueled by large medical group with employed primary care physicians all connected to same EMR system (EPIC), with seamless referrals and communication
Sycamore is a charming, fast growing community located in the heart of the Midwest, offering four seasons of recreation, arts and entertainment. Located just 58 miles West of Chicago, Sycamore’s historic downtown offers quaint sophistication served with true hospitality. It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College. Sycamore also offers a strong diverse workforce and thriving business community.
Qualifications
BE/BC
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.
Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
- Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
- Salary Range Minimum: $400,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $490,000.00
- Compensation: USD 400000 - USD 490000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physician will practice general Otolaryngology within an established ENT/Allergy/Audiology Clinic, with opportunities to develop subspecialty areas. This role involves providing excellent patient care within a busy practice supported by a large medical group and seamless communication via the EPIC EMR system.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Otolaryngology to join the growing team at Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group. The position is a full-time, employed role in Sycamore, IL, offering financial stability and administrative support.
Certifications
Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Otolaryngology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$534k (16 salary observations; 24 listings), vs ~$459k nationally (93 salary observations; 306 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$445k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $445k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 5% in otolaryngology | ranked against 150 Otolaryngology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $400k–$490k | Otolaryngology median $479k (middle half $404k–$557k)68 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $534k median in Illinois | $459k nationally (+16%)16 state / 93 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$445k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Otolaryngology listings in Illinois | 8 active | 150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Otolaryngology pay trend | −1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Otolaryngology - Sycamore, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Otolaryngology — ranked against 150 active Otolaryngology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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