Physician: Primary Care - Glenview, IL

Primary CareIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$265K - $340K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s metro area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences, using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings.

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 seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary Care Physician to join our team at our Glenview clinic located in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

As a Primary Care physician in our practice, you will provide specialized care for adult patients and manage a wide range of chronic diseases and complex conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on patients’ lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that maintains work-life balance. The ideal candidate values high-quality care and building strong patient relationships in a clinic-based environment.

Highlights

  • Join a team of 12 Primary Care Physicians
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals
  • Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm with flexible schedule
  • Call responsibilities: 1-2 weeks a year
  • Standard primary care equipment and onsite lab services
  • Advance practice provider, nurse, and medical assistant support
  • Access to NM Specialty Network and advanced technology
  • Hospital privileges at NM Lake Forest Hospital

EPIC Electronic Health System

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is a community hospital located in Lake Forest, Illinois – Rated a 5-star hospital, the highest possible rating by CMS, and named the Consumer Choice hospital in Lake and Kenosha counties for 10 years in a row by National Research Corporation. The hospital has been ranked No. 8 (tie) in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois by U.S. News & World Report, (2024 – 2025).

Qualifications

  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
  • Board-eligible or certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Med/Peds
  • Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure

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: $265,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $340,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 265000 - USD 340000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized primary care for adult patients and manage a wide range of chronic diseases and complex conditions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare professionals within a clinic-based environment.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Chronic Disease ManagementPatient Relationship BuildingClinical Care

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$303k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $303k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare ranks #8 of 21 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Primary Care - Glenview, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,319 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks44 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
61% this job
Relocation assistance
41%
Loan repayment
18% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,319 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Glenview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$591k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,401/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Well-being Fund
Paid Parental Leave