Physician: Critical Care Intensivist - DeKalb, IL
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician: Critical Care Intensivist - DeKalb, IL in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- must possess a commitment to exceptional patient care, practice evidence-based protocols, and be a team player who seeks to advance the goal of clinical excellence NM Kishwaukee Hospital has achieved Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices i.
- provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicin.
Requirements
- BE/BC Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- and benefits within a physician led work environment.
- Qualifications BE/BC Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Northwestern Medicine is an.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician: Critical Care Intensivist - DeKalb, IL.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Critical Care Intensivist - DeKalb, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Critical Care Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Critical Care Medicine position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $400k to $425k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Critical Care, Intensivist, Evidence-Based Protocols, Team Player, Clinical Excellence, EPIC. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Critical Care Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Critical Care Intensivist team provides 24/7 in-house critical care coverage, typically working 14 shifts per month consisting of 12-hour shifts. Physicians must practice evidence-based protocols within a collegial and supportive environment.
Benefits package: Continuing Medical Education Allowance, Paid Time Off, Well-being Fund, 401k, Paid Parental Leave, Malpractice Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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