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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Palos Heights, Illinois

Physician: Gastroenterology - Orland Park, IL

GastroenterologyNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$480k-$650k

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Job Description

Company Description

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 is actively seeking a BE/BC, fellowship trained Gastroenterologist to join our busy practice located in the south suburbs of Chicago.

  • General GI Outpatient practice in Orland Park, IL
  • Join a comprehensive digestive health team including General GI, Interventional GI, GI Hospitalist, Subspecialty GI (IBD, Functional Bowel, and Esophageal) and Hepatology
  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Hospital privileges at NM Palos Hospital
  • EPIC electronic health record system

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

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  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $480,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $650,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 480000 - USD 650000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care in an outpatient setting and maintain hospital privileges at NM Palos Hospital. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary digestive health team including specialists in IBD, hepatology, and interventional GI.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified and fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology. The role requires the ability to work within a physician-led medical group and utilize the EPIC electronic health record system.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practice

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 ~$565k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $565k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Gastroenterology - Orland Park, 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 10% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 381 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 5 employers

1
$416k
2
$425k-500k
3
$500k-750k
2
$750k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group · Boston, Massachusetts

$387k-$758k
#2

Gastroenterologist | $750K Guaranteed + $100K Sign-On | Full-Time | 7-On/7-Off |

Staff Pad · Marion, Illinois

$750K
#3

Gastroenterologist, NY

$371k-$736k
#4

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 381 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Palos Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,558/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
CME Fund
Paid Time Off
Well-being Fund
Paid Parental Leave