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Baptist Health System
Chicago, Illinois

Hospitalist - 7 On / 7 Off Shift - Baptist Medical Center South

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Pay as listed: starting at $260,000+ · Chicago, Illinois · pays below the median of 30 Hospital Medicine listings (21st percentile).

Listed compensation

starting at $260K+

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Job Description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.

We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is seeking a Hospitalist Physician to join our highly respected inpatient team at Baptist Medical Center.

This is an opportunity to practice in a physician-led, professionally managed environment where quality, collaboration, and patient-centered care are at the forefront.

What You Can Expect

  • Compensation starting at $260,000+
  • Commencement bonus + relocation assistance
  • 7 on / 7 off schedule for work-life balance
  • Closed ICU model with strong specialist support
  • Average patient census designed for quality care
  • Epic EMR system
  • Robust APP and interdisciplinary support
  • State-of-the-art, award-winning hospital facilities
  • Backed by a comprehensive, clinically integrated network

What You Will Need

  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Eligible for an active Florida medical license

Who We Are - Baptist Hospitalist Team

As a Hospitalist with Baptist Health, you will become an integral part of the largest health system in Northeast Florida featuring nationally-ranked facilities and the region's most advanced clinically-integrated physician network. With a robust spectrum of distinguished sub-specialty care, state-of-the-art facilities, and Northeast Florida's most comprehensive primary care network, physicians enjoy the opportunity to focus on the provision of quality patient care while being supported by sound infrastructure and a mission-driven culture.

There's a Place for You Here

Imagine a city with sunshine most of the year, where the beach is practically your backyard. That's Jacksonville, Florida. It's the largest city in the state, but with a surprisingly relaxed vibe. Here's a breakdown to give you a taste:

Beach Bum Paradise: Jacksonville boasts miles of gorgeous coastline with Atlantic Ocean waves and white sand beaches. Perfect for catching sunshine, building sandcastles, or trying your hand at surfing.

River City Charm: The St. Johns River winds through the heart of Jacksonville, offering scenic boat tours, kayaking adventures, and a chance to spot dolphins.

Urban Oasis: Don't be fooled by the beaches, Jacksonville has a vibrant downtown area. Explore museums, catch a concert or a Jacksonville Jaguars game, and find some delicious local eats.

Southern Hospitality: Jacksonville is known for its friendly locals. Expect smiles, helpful directions, and maybe even a recommendation for the best place to get fresh seafood.

Something for everyone: Whether you're a history buff exploring the Cummer Museum, the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve, or a foodie sampling barbecue and fresh seafood, Jacksonville has something to offer.

Daily Adventure: Jacksonville is a great launch pad for exploring other parts of Florida. Take a day trip to St. Augustine, the nation's oldest permanently occupied city, or head south to Orlando for theme park thrills.

Primary Location

South - Main Building

Key Responsibilities

The Hospitalist will provide high-quality, patient-centered inpatient care as part of a physician-led team. Responsibilities include managing patient care within a closed ICU model and collaborating with interdisciplinary support staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Applicants must also be eligible for an active Florida medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical integrationInterdisciplinary collaborationHospitalist medicine

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Illinois, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$363k (34 salary observations; 91 listings), vs ~$302k nationally (392 salary observations; 3,107 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)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 76% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 11 employers

4
<$275k
2
$275k-300k
15
$300k
2
$325k-350k
4
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
12% this job
CME allowance
8%
Relocation assistance
8% this job
PSLF eligible
8%

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,183 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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 Baptist Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Commencement bonus
Relocation assistance
Closed ICU model with strong specialist support
Robust APP and interdisciplinary support
Epic EMR system
Comprehensive, clinically integrated network