Physician: Otolaryngology - Huntley, IL

OtolaryngologyNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$405k-$530k

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Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s west, south and northwest suburbs, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. NMRMG offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment.

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 general Otolaryngologist to join our growing team in the western suburbs of Chicago. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare provider in the Chicago metro area.

  • New ENT/Audiology outpatient clinic located in Huntley, IL
  • Ability to practice general ENT with room for growth in subspecialty areas
  • Medical staff privileges at NM McHenry Hospital and NM Huntley Hospital
  • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Medical Group
  • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care
  • System wide EPIC platform
  • APP support

Qualifications

BE/BC

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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  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $405,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $530,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 405000 - USD 530000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide general Otolaryngology services in an outpatient clinic setting and perform hospital-based care. Responsibilities include managing patient needs, collaborating with a multi-specialty team, and utilizing the EPIC platform for clinical documentation.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Otolaryngology. The role requires the ability to obtain medical staff privileges at NM McHenry Hospital and NM Huntley Hospital.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practiceSurgeryMedical diagnosisTreatment planningElectronic health recordsMulti-specialty collaboration

Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$468k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $468k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 70% of Otolaryngology listings

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Living in Huntley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$413k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,550/mo≈ 8% 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

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Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Paid Time Off
Well-being Fund
401k
Paid Parental Leave
Malpractice Insurance