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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Crystal Lake, Illinois

Physician: Obstetrics and Gynecology - Crystal Lake and McHenry, IL

OB/GYNIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$415K - $475K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

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.

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s west, south and northwest suburbs, with more than 600 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. RMG offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment.

Job Description

NM Health Network Medical Group is seeking a full-time BE/BC Obstetrician/Gynecologist to join our team in Crystal Lake and McHenry, IL, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

  • Provide full-spectrum general OB/GYN care, including surgical services
  • Call coverage 1:5
  • Flexible scheduling designed to support work‑life balance
  • Deliveries at NM Huntley Hospital
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including MFM and Anesthesia
  • EPIC electronic health record system

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: $415,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $475,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 415000 - USD 475000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-spectrum general obstetrics and gynecology care, including surgical services and deliveries at NM Huntley Hospital. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain patient records using the EPIC electronic health record system.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role requires the ability to participate in a 1:5 call coverage schedule.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationMaternal-fetal medicine collaborationAnesthesia collaboration

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Of the 32 active OB/GYN listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 66% have no call, 31% require no weekends.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$445k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $445k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top OB/GYN Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

4
<$415k
4
$415k-480k
1
$494k
1
$600k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician: Maternal Fetal Medicine - Lake Forest, IL

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare · Lake Forest, Illinois

$475k-$600k
#2

OBGYN Physician Charlottesville (Per Diem)Per Diem

Sentara Health · Charlottesville, Virginia

$373k-$494k
#3

OB/GYN Physician

$315k-$466k
#4

Physician, Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology (San Francisco, CA)

$425k-$465k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 792 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Crystal Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$353k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,976/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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
CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Well-being Fund
401k
Paid Parental Leave