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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Palos Heights, Illinois

Physician: Urology - Palos Heights, IL

UrologyNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$465k-$600k

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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. 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 seeking a full-time BE/BC Urologist to join our team in Palos Heights, IL located in the south suburbs of Chicago.

  • Join a team of respected and established physicians in a busy thriving practice
  • Physician led medical group that promotes leadership, wellness, and work-life balance.
  • Outpatient clinic in Tinley Park, IL
  • Inpatient consults at NM Palos Hospital
  • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • EPIC electronic health record system

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.

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: $465,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $600,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 465000 - USD 600000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality urological care in both outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital settings. They will collaborate with a team of established physicians to deliver individualized patient-centered services.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Urology. The role requires a commitment to the mission of providing patient-first care within a collaborative medical group.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practiceOutpatient careMedical leadershipPhysician collaboration

Urology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$533k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $533k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 6 active listings.

What does the Urology market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 5% in urologyranked against 291 Urology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$465k–$600kUrology median $450k (middle half $363k–$663k)33 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$533k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Urology listings in Illinois15 active292 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Urology pay trend−6.1% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Northwestern Memorial Healthcaresilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index6 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (291 Urology listings), 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: Urology - Palos Heights, 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 5% in Urology — ranked against 291 active Urology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Urologist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

8 jobs · 7 employers
4
<$440k
2
$440k-515k
1
$550k
1
$649k

Annual compensation range

#1

Interventional Neurologist - Physician

Endeavor Health · Arlington Heights, Illinois

$540k-$649k
#2

General Neurologist - Aurora, IL

Duly Health and Care · Aurora, Illinois

$400k-$550k
#3

Urologist

$400k-$450k
#4

Neurologist | No Call & Four-Day Workweek Option | Cherry Valley, Illinois

$366k-$441k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.9
Among the best 10% of Urology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 291 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Palos Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,558/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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