Physician: Palliative Care Opportunities - Northwestern Health Network Medical Group
Listed compensation
$260k-$300k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Palliative Care Physician – Inpatient/Outpatient, Chicago Suburbs in Chicagoland, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $260K - $300K
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- CME Allowance
- Paid Time Off
- Well-Being Fund
- 401k
- Paid Parental Leave
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicagoland, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide a mix of inpatient and outpatient palliative care, including symptom management and the facilitation of goals of care. Additionally, the role involves participating in program development, quality initiatives, and collaborative team-based care.
Requirements
Candidates must be fellowship-trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. They are also required to be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
Palliative Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$280k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $280k 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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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
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