Physician: Anesthesiologist - Winfield, IL (NM Central Dupage Hospital)

AnesthesiologyIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$420K - $500K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

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

Treatment of patients at Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Northwestern Medicine hospitals, office locations and health care facilities as may be determined by the President of NMG or his/her designee.

Maintaining a clinical schedule on such days, such hours, and at such locations as necessary to provide timely and comprehensive medical services to NMG patients. Providing on-call coverage as reasonably required by NMG.

Referring patients requiring specialized medical care to those specialists and other health care providers and facilities that are members of NMGs affiliated provider network, provided that such referral does not unreasonably interfere with the patient expressed preference for a different healthcare provider, his/her insurers determination of healthcare provider or the patients best medical interests in Physicians medical judgment.

Regular participation in practice unit meetings and quality assurance activities. Compliance with billing, documentation and related policies, procedures, systems and practices established by NMG as payors with which NMG contracts.

Performance of such other duties as are consistent with Physicians employment and as may be assigned to Physician by the President or his/her designee from time to time.

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: $420,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $500,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 420000 - USD 500000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will be responsible for the treatment of patients across Northwestern Medical Group and Northwestern Medicine facilities, maintaining a clinical schedule as necessary to provide timely and comprehensive medical services. This includes providing on-call coverage and adhering to all established billing, documentation, and quality assurance policies.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anesthesiology. Employment requires compliance with all NMG policies regarding patient care, documentation, and billing practices.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient TreatmentClinical SchedulingPatient ReferralDocumentation ComplianceBilling Compliance

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 46 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$460k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $460k 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 #3 of 11 employers hiring Anesthesiologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Anesthesiology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Anesthesiologist - Winfield, IL (NM Central Dupage Hospital) at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 768 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Anesthesiologist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 15 employers

7
<$430k
6
$430k-510k
2
$550k
4
$590k-670k
1
$770k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
CME allowance
35% this job
Loan repayment
30% this job
Relocation assistance
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Anesthesiologist Dallas (DFW) TX

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Dallas, Texas

$430K - $770K
#2

ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER - ANES - STAFF PHYSICIAN

Team Health · West Palm Beach, Florida

$661,667
#3

Physician - Anesthesiology - Kelsey Sey bold Clinic at Springwoods Village

$402k-$630k
#4

Chief Anesthesiologist - Brooks Memorial Medical Center - Full Time

$630K
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.9
Better work-life than 90% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Winfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k≈ 1.0× 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