Physician: Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Winfield, IL

PediatricsIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$400K - $500K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

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 Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our growing team in Winfield, IL, located in Chicago’s western suburbs.

Fellowship trained in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Board-eligible or Board-certified in Pediatric Ophthalmology

  • Practice includes: Vitreo-retinal Surgeon, Cataract Surgeon/Glaucoma Specialist, Cornea Specialist, Oculoplastics Surgeon, General Ophthalmologist and 2 Optometrists
  • Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
  • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
  • EPIC electronic health record system wide

Qualifications

BE/BC

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.

  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $400,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $500,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 400000 - USD 500000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized pediatric ophthalmology care within a growing health system in Winfield, IL. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons and optometrists to deliver patient-first eye care.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical DiagnosisSurgical ProficiencyEpic EHR

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Pediatric Ophthalmologist - Winfield, 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 Pediatrics — ranked against 699 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 75% have no call, 23% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 15.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$450k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $450k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Relocation assistance
36%
PSLF eligible
29%
Sign-on bonus
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 699 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Winfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,493/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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

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