Physician: Pulmonary Medicine - Winfield, IL

PulmonologyNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$335k-$455k

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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 Pulmonary Medicine Physician to join our well-established team in Chicago’s western suburbs. Candidates must be board certified/board eligible in pulmonary medicine or pulmonary and sleep medicine.

Join a diverse group of 10 pulmonary, interventional pulmonary and sleep physicians, 5 APNs and a sleep psychologist that treats a wide spectrum of sleep disorders and pulmonary services (Peds, Neuro, Pulmonary, Interventional Pulmonary)

Robust in-house interventional service, comprehensive lung cancer screening, advanced sleep and breathing disorders management

  • Dedicated ILD and transplant clinics, multidisciplinary tumor board/ILD/dyspnea conferences
  • Outpatient clinics located in Geneva, Winfield and Naperville, IL
  • Inpatient rounds at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital/Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital and Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Equal call schedule amongst physicians

Employed Full-time Position with Northwestern Medicine

  • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care
  • EPIC electronic health record system wide

Qualifications

BE/BC in Pulmonary Medicine or Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

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: $335,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $455,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 335000 - USD 455000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive pulmonary and sleep medicine services, including inpatient rounds and outpatient clinic care. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex respiratory and sleep disorders.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical research

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Pulmonary Medicine - Winfield, 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% in Pulmonology — ranked against 108 active Pulmonology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Pulmonology — Physician Career Context

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

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$395k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $395k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 7 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Pulmonology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Winfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,493/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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.

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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
Health insurance
Dental