Physician: Rheumatology - Huntley, IL

RheumatologyIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$255K - $320K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo 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. 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

Board Certification

Key Skills

EPIC EHR

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).

Top Rheumatologist Jobs

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Salary Distribution7 jobs · 5 employers

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$370k+

Annual compensation range

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$420k
#2

Rheumatologist | Unity Health

UnitedHealth Group · Hudson, Ohio

$224k-$371k
#3

Rheumatologist | Reliant Medical Group

$224k-$371k
#4

Rheumatologist - Lake Success, NY

$224k-$371k
+ 5 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Below most Rheumatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 158 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Huntley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,550/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 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

CME Allowance
Paid Time Off
Well-being Fund
401k
Paid Parental Leave
Malpractice Insurance