Physician: Hospitalist (Moonlighter/Casual) Kishwaukee Hospital, De
Listed compensation
$170–$187.50 /hr
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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.
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 Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is seeking BE/BC moonlighter (casual) hospitalist to join our team of 23 hospitalist physicians located at NM Kishwaukee Hospital and NM Valley West Hospital.
- Shifts at NM Kishwaukee and/or NM Valley West hospitals
- BE/BC in Internal Medicine days and/or nights
- 24/7 in house program
- A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
Exceptional Physician Satisfaction and Retention Rate
- Hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee Hospital (located in De Kalb, IL) and NM Valley West (located in Sandwich, IL)
- EPIC electronic health record system
- Hourly Rate range 170.00 to 187.50
The DeKalb County community is a warm, vibrant city full of suburban sophistication, offering four seasons of recreation, arts, and entertainment. Located just 60 miles west of Chicago and within easy reach of O'Hare and Midway Airports. It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College.
DeKalb County also offers a strong diverse workforce, a great school district and a thriving business community.
Situated 30 minutes from neighboring communities of St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia; The Pride of the Fox Valley Community (Kane County), all of which offer great school districts, fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational and unique shopping experiences. Our physicians both live and work close to home.
Qualifications
BE/BC Internal Medicine
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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: Rotating
- Salary Range Minimum: $170.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $187.50
Key Responsibilities
The hospitalist will provide care to patients at NM Kishwaukee Hospital and NM Valley West Hospital. The role involves working in a physician-led medical group that emphasizes physician leadership and wellness.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine. The position requires availability for day and/or night shifts in a 24/7 in-house program.
Certifications
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$376k (36 salary observations; 107 listings), vs ~$304k nationally (397 salary observations; 3,156 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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