Physician: Family Medicine - Sandwich, IL

Family MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260K–$330K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

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 an experienced and compassionate Family Medicine physician to join our team in Sandwich, IL.

Located in the charming community of Sandwich, our Family Medicine practice is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of a world-class healthcare system, we offer our physicians the support, resources, and collaborative environment needed to deliver exceptional care in Sandwich and its surrounding communities.

As a NM Family Medicine physician, you will provide high-quality care to individuals and families of all ages. You will manage a broad spectrum of health issues of acute and chronic conditions while promoting wellness and preventative care. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about rural medicine and values building strong patient relationships in a clinic-based environment.

  • Join a team of high-performing Primary Care Physicians
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals
  • Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm with a flexible schedule
  • Call responsibilities: shared and rotated
  • Standard primary care equipment and onsite lab services
  • Advance practice provider, nurse, and medical assistant support
  • Clinic located inside NM Multispecialty building
  • Hospital privileges at NM Valley West and Kishwaukee Hospitals

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Nestled in the picturesque Fox River Valley, Sandwich, IL offers a blend of small-town and modern conveniences. Known for its rich history, friendly residents, and excellent schools. Sandwich offers the tranquility of the countryside, while still being in reach of major metropolitan areas, like Aurora, Naperville, and Chicago.

Qualifications

  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical institution
  • Board-eligible or certified in Family Medicine
  • Valid IL medical license or ability to obtain licensure

Additional Information

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. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $260,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $330,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 260000 - USD 330000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care to individuals and families of all ages. Responsibilities include managing acute and chronic health conditions while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a clinic-based setting.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Acute careChronic condition managementWellness promotionMultidisciplinary collaborationElectronic health records

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Illinois, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$271k (113 salary observations; 242 listings), vs ~$264k nationally (1,901 salary observations; 6,463 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 ~$295k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $295k 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 Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare ranks #8 of 21 employers hiring Family Medicine on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Family Medicine - Sandwich, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,560 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 35 employers

16
<$325k
10
$325k-350k
15
$350k-375k
6
$375k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
62% this job
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
20% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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MASC Medical · Brooksville, Florida

$420k
#2

Primary Care Physician- Arvada

Impact to Health · Arvada, Colorado

$300k-$400k
#3

HIRING URGENTLY: Family Medicine / Med-Peds Physician

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#4

Primary Care Physician

$385k-$395k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.5
Better work-life than 60% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,560 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Sandwich

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$325k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,098/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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

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

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Paid time off
Well-being fund
401k
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance