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Epic Health System
Cicero, Illinois

Physician

Family MedicineNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$400k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Family Medicine / Med-Peds Physician

Location: Cicero, IL – Near West 35th Street and Cicero Avenue

Base Salary: $250,000–$400,000 Based on Experience

Potential Bonuses: Up to $100,000

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Outpatient | Monday–Friday

Join EPIC Health — Make an Impact in Community Healthcare

EPIC Health is urgently hiring a Family Medicine Physician or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds) Physician to join our growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking competitive compensation, a weekday outpatient schedule, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients in a collaborative, community-focused healthcare environment.

Compensation & Incentives

  • $250,000–$400,000 base salary, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Up to $100,000 in potential bonuses.
  • $10,000 sign-on bonus: $5,000 after 30 days of employment and $5,000 after 6 months of employment.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • CME allowance and licensing support.
  • Malpractice coverage.

What You'll Do

  • Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care within the scope of Family Medicine or Med-Peds.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
  • Perform annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and routine physical examinations.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans focused on prevention, chronic disease management, and long-term wellness.
  • Educate patients on lifestyle modifications, preventive health, and disease management.
  • Build strong, lasting relationships with patients and families.
  • Collaborate with Advanced Practice Providers, Care Managers, Behavioral Health professionals, and specialty teams.
  • Coordinate referrals, diagnostic services, and follow-up care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
  • Follow applicable clinical, regulatory, and quality standards while supporting value-based care initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in:
  • Family Medicine, or
  • Internal Medicine-Pediatrics (Med-Peds).
  • Active Illinois medical license or ability to obtain one before starting.
  • DEA registration and applicable controlled substance authorization, or ability to obtain them as required.
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Spanish fluency is preferred but not required.
  • Experience serving diverse or underserved patient populations.
  • Experience in an outpatient primary care setting.
  • Familiarity with value-based care, population health, or chronic disease management.

Why Join EPIC Health?

  • Competitive base compensation and substantial bonus potential.
  • Weekday outpatient schedule.
  • Collaborative, integrated care model with clinical and operational support.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community.
  • Professional growth and potential leadership opportunities.
  • Flexibility to be considered for available physician openings across our three Chicago-area locations.

Ready to Join EPIC Health?

We're hiring urgently! If you're a Family Medicine or Med-Peds physician looking for a rewarding opportunity in the Chicago area, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and let us know which location best fits your preferences.

Learn more: epichs.org

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, credentialing, and other pre-employment requirements. Bonus eligibility and payment are subject to applicable program terms.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care by diagnosing and managing acute and chronic medical conditions. Develop individualized treatment plans while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO degree and board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Med-Peds. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain an active Illinois medical license and DEA registration.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient educationClinical diagnosticsTreatment planningCollaborationReferral coordination

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Illinois, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$274k (101 salary observations; 276 listings), vs ~$270k nationally (1,538 salary observations; 7,149 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $325k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,220 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$250k–$400kFamily Medicine median $252k (middle half $215k–$293k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$274k median in Illinois$270k nationally (+1%)101 state / 1,538 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$325k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Illinois132 active2,620 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 36% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onIllinois Physician listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% 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 listings2,046 in the last 30 days1,408 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Family Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Epic Health System#6 of 25 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,220 Physician roles 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 Physician at Epic Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,220 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
52% this job
Relocation assistance
34%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Epic Health System

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
CME allowance and licensing support
Malpractice coverage
Sign-on bonus: $10,000
Potential bonuses up to $100,000

Living in Cicero

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo≈ 6% 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.