Physician: Otolaryngology - Sycamore, IL

OtolaryngologyNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$400k-$490k

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Posted 7mo ago

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

Board Certification

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).

What does the Otolaryngology market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 5% in otolaryngologyranked against 150 Otolaryngology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$400k–$490kOtolaryngology 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 powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Otolaryngology listings in Illinois8 active150 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Otolaryngology pay trend−1.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (150 Otolaryngology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Otolaryngology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 150 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Paid time off
Well-being fund
401k
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance

Living in Sycamore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,811/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.