Physician: Rheumatology - Geneva, IL

RheumatologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$255k-$320k

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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.

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 BE/BC Rheumatologist to join our team in the western suburbs of Chicago. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare provider in the Chicagoland area.

  • Join a team of 5 practicing Rheumatologists
  • Full time opportunity at outpatient clinics located in Geneva and Elgin, IL
  • Call weekend 1:6
  • Hospital privileges and inpatient rounds at Northwestern Medicine Delnor and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
  • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
  • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care
  • EPIC electronic health record system wide

Qualifications

BE/BC

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • 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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

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  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $255,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $320,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 255000 - USD 320000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide rheumatology care in outpatient clinics and perform inpatient rounds at designated Northwestern Medicine hospitals. They will work collaboratively within a multi-specialty group to deliver compassionate, individualized patient care.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Rheumatology. The role requires the ability to obtain hospital privileges and participate in a weekend call rotation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient careClinical practiceMedical diagnosisTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaboration

Rheumatology — 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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$350k-375k
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$420k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

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$420k
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$260k-$360k
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Rheumatology Physician – East Central Illinois

$290K - $340K
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 5.1
Better work-life than 30% of Rheumatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 145 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Geneva

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$454k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,158/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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

Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Paid Time Off
Well-Being Fund
401k
Paid Parental Leave
Malpractice Insurance