Physician: Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist - Grayslake and Glenview, IL

HealthcareNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$440k

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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 is actively recruiting a full-time Ophthalmologist to join our forward-thinking practice. Seeking a BE/BC, Glaucoma Specialist. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare system in the Northern suburbs of Chicago.

Practice Highlights

  • Well-equipped, efficient Ambulatory Surgery Center near Lake Forest Hospital
  • Joining 5 board-certified Ophthalmologists – 2 General, 1 Retina, and 1 OculoPlastics
  • 3 optometrists support practice across all locations
  • Call Responsibility for only 1 hospital (Lake Forest Hospital)
  • Nocturnal APP program provides on-site call support at Lake Forest Hospital from 2:30pm to 2:30am 7 days per week
  • State of the art ophthalmic imaging in ambulatory and OR setting

Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care

Qualifications

BE/BC Ophthalmology - Glaucoma

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • 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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

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  • Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $300,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $440,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 300000 - USD 440000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide specialized glaucoma care and perform surgical procedures within an ambulatory surgery center and hospital setting. They will collaborate with a multi-specialty team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered ophthalmic services.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Glaucoma treatmentClinical diagnosticsMedical consultation

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$370k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $370k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the healthcare market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$300k–$440khealthcare median $334k (middle half $267k–$413k)45 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$370k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in Illinois69 active2,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 68% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
healthcare pay trend+16.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Northwestern Memorial Healthcaresilver tier, 71/100 · #6 of 25 for payTop Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Ophthalmology - Glaucoma Specialist - Grayslake and Glenview, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
CME allowance
55% this job
Relocation assistance
34%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No nights
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing medical education allowance
Paid time off
Well-being fund
401k
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance

Living in Grayslake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,317/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.