Physician: Rheumatology - Huntley, IL
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. 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 actively seeking a BE/BC Rheumatologist to join our team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare provider in the Chicagoland area.
- Opportunity at outpatient clinic located in Huntley, IL
- Hospital privileges and Inpatient rounds at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
Employed Full-time Position with Northwestern Medicine
- 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
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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: $255,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $320,000.00
- Compensation: USD 255000 - USD 320000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physician will join an expanding multi-specialty group, providing care at an outpatient clinic in Huntley, IL, while also maintaining hospital privileges and conducting inpatient rounds at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. This is an employed full-time position within a collegial work environment.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology to join the team in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The position requires working within Northwestern Medicine's system, which utilizes the EPIC electronic health record system wide.
Certifications
Key Skills
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).
Rheumatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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