Primary Care - Internal / Family Medicine Physician

Family Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$300k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) – Outpatient PracticePrime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group – Joliet, ILPosition Overview: Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine) to join our established outpatient practice at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. This is a full-time, employed position focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, our medical group is committed to delivering personalized and evidence-based care to patients across Illinois. We prioritize clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and provider well-being.

Responsibilities

  • Specialties Accepted: Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Setting: 100% outpatient
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours
  • No inpatient or hospital call responsibilities
  • Average patient load: Manageable volume to ensure quality care
  • Support staff: Experienced clinical and administrative team
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
  • Strong clinical and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $275,000- $300,000. on an annualized basis.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Evidence-based medicineEpic EMR

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$288k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $288k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group ranks #10 of 19 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in family medicineranked against 2,605 Family Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$275k–$300kFamily Medicine median $274k (middle half $248k–$325k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$288k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Illinois131 active2,631 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 36% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 24% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Family Medicine hiring demand#10 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed
New Family Medicine listings2,228 in the last 30 days1,326 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+6.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group#10 of 19 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,605 Family Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care - Internal / Family Medicine Physician at Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,605 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 37 employers
8
<$290k
17
$290k-330k
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$330k-370k
9
$370k-410k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

48 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

Family Medicine / Med-Peds Physician

Epic Health System · Chicago, Illinois

$250k-$400k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,605 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Joliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,675/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.