Physician: Family Medicine - South Wheaton, IL
Pay as listed: $260k-$330k · no nights, no weekends · Wheaton, Illinois · pays above the median of 10 Family Medicine listings (53rd percentile).
Listed compensation
$260k-$330k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
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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 seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Medicine Physician to join our team in South Wheaton, IL, in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago.
As a NM Family Medicine Physician, you will provide exceptional, patient-centered care to individuals and families across all ages. You will manage a broad spectrum of health issues of acute and chronic conditions while promoting wellness and preventative care.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on patients’ lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that maintains a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate values high-quality care and building strong patient relationships in a clinic-based environment.
- Join a team of 8 Family Medicine Physicians
- Clinic hours are Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 7 PM and Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Clinic Call Schedule: 4 weeks a year
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals
- Hospital privileges at NM Central DuPage Hospital
- Standard primary care equipment, procedure room, and onsite lab services
- Nurse and certified medical assistant support
EPIC Electronic Health System
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital has been recognized as a 100 Top Hospital by Truven Health Analytics and is ranked as No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois by U.S. News & World Report, (2024 – 2025). The hospital is a regional destination for such clinical services such as oncology, neurology, orthopaedics, pediatrics and cardiology.
Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
- Board-eligible or certified in Family Medicine
- Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure
Additional Information
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. Please click here to learn more about benefits.
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- Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
- Salary Range Minimum: $260,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $330,000.00
- Compensation: USD 260000 - USD 330000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all ages, managing both acute and chronic health conditions. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote wellness and preventative care within a clinic-based environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$270k (79 salary observations; 283 listings), vs ~$265k nationally (1,322 salary observations; 6,397 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 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 ~$295k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $295k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare ranks #5 of 13 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Family Medicine - South Wheaton, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,537 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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