Physician: Gastroenterology - Orland Park, IL

Gastroenterology 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$480K–$650K

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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 actively seeking a BE/BC, fellowship trained Gastroenterologist to join our busy practice located in the south suburbs of Chicago.

  • General GI Outpatient practice in Orland Park, IL
  • Join a comprehensive digestive health team including General GI, Interventional GI, GI Hospitalist, Subspecialty GI (IBD, Functional Bowel, and Esophageal) and Hepatology
  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Hospital privileges at NM Palos Hospital
  • 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.

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: $480,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $650,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 480000 - USD 650000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive digestive health care including general, interventional, and subspecialty gastroenterology services. Collaborate with a physician-led team to deliver individualized patient care within the Northwestern Medicine health system.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) and fellowship trained in Gastroenterology. The role requires the ability to obtain hospital privileges at NM Palos Hospital.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical Care

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$565k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $565k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Gastroenterology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Gastroenterology - Orland Park, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 369 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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<$495k
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$500k
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$655k-735k
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$736k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System · Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
#3

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology at Metuchen

$425k-$500k
#4

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$425k-$450k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Gastroenterology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 369 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Orland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,759/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 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

Health, dental, vision insurance
401K
CME fund
Paid time off
Well-being fund
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance
EPIC EHR