Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician
Listed compensation
$289k-$512k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Role: Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician
- Location: Chicago, IL and Evanston, IL (Swedish Hospital and Evanston Hospital)
- Employment Type: Full-time, Rotating Shifts with Call
- Clinical Hours: 28-32
About Us
Endeavor Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician to join our physician-led multidisciplinary team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine within a nationally recognized health system that combines academic excellence, innovation, and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
Our Pulmonary Critical Care team provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across a network of award-winning hospitals and ambulatory locations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Physicians enjoy a collaborative practice environment with access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, strong subspecialty support, and opportunities for clinical growth and leadership.
What You Will Do
- Deliver high-quality clinical care to a diverse patient population.
- Engage in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.
- Full-spectrum Pulmonary and Critical Care practice
- Mix of outpatient pulmonary medicine, inpatient pulmonary consults, and ICU coverage
- 12-14 hours of ICU coverage 12 weeks per year (roughly 1 week a month including weekend)
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with thoracic surgery, oncology, infectious disease, cardiology, and sleep medicine
- Advanced bronchoscopy and procedural opportunities available
- State-of-the-art ICUs and pulmonary diagnostic facilities
- Dedicated APP support
- EPIC electronic medical record
- Opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership based on interest
What You Will Need
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in Illinois
- Eligible for controlled substance in Illinois
- DEA
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: $288,941 (10th percentile) to $511,902 (75th percentile) based on years of experience
- Career pathways supporting leadership and professional growth
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account Saving options
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement
- CME
- Wellness program
- Free on-site parking
- Community involvement opportunities
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
Endeavor Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide full-spectrum pulmonary and critical care services, including ICU coverage, inpatient consults, and outpatient pulmonary medicine. Additionally, the role involves teaching and mentoring medical students and residents within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure and controlled substance registration in the state of Illinois.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care 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 ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $400k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 31 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 90% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.4 / 10 · above average in critical care medicine | ranked against 214 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $289k–$512k | Critical Care Medicine median $588k (middle half $363k–$588k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$400k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Critical Care Medicine listings in Illinois | 9 active | 216 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 90% no call · 55% no weekends31 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment989 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine hiring demand | #12 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 76 postings, 77 closed |
| New Critical Care Medicine listings | 97 in the last 30 days | 77 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Critical Care Medicine Jobs
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 13 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
23 jobs · 13 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$460KWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 214 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Chicago
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $354k≈ 1.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,311/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 33 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.