Gastroenterologist
Pay as listed: $319k-$678k · Chicago, Illinois.
Listed compensation
$319k-$678k
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Job Description
A Brief Overview
When you join Endeavor Health you are joining 50 board-certified physicians. Our Gastroenterology specialists come from diverse, multicultural backgrounds, giving them the insight to meet our patient’s needs and preferences. Additionally, we are committed to developing the next generation of GI clinicians through fellowship training at NorthShore in affiliation with the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
What You Will Do
- Treating a broad spectrum of Gastroenterology patients in the clinic and GI lab
- An opportunity to develop an area of subspecialty interest if desired.
- Opportunity to teach and participate in research
- Work alongside advanced practice nurses with subspecialty experience and training
What You Will Need
- License: IL medical license or pending
- BC/BE
- Controlled Substance/DEA license or pending
- Eligibility to work in the United States without a work visa sponsorship
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- CME
- Wellness Program Plans
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Salary based on years of experience - range of $318,644 - $678,246
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply directly or you can submit your CV to Tim Schuda tim.schuda@endeavorhealth.org
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Key Responsibilities
The Gastroenterologist will treat a broad spectrum of patients within the clinic and GI lab settings. Additionally, the role involves opportunities to teach, participate in research, and develop subspecialty interests.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Illinois medical license or have one pending and be board-certified or board-eligible. Applicants must also possess a valid DEA license and be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$498k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $498k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Chicago
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $356k≈ 1.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,342/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.