Physician - Hospitalist
Pay as listed: $244k-$381k · Arlington Heights, Illinois · pays below the median of 29 Hospital Medicine listings (19th percentile).
Listed compensation
$244k-$381k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
A Brief Overview
As a Physician - Hospitalist, you will be an integral part of our hospital's medical team, responsible for the comprehensive care and management of patients during their hospital stay. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and recovery of our patients.
What You Will Do
Providing high-quality, evidence-based medical care to patients admitted to the hospital, including initial assessments, diagnosis, and treatment.
Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, nurses, and support staff, to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Monitoring and managing the medical conditions of inpatients, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Performing procedures and interventions as required, such as central line placement, intubation, and lumbar punctures.
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including progress notes, orders, and discharge summaries.
Communicating effectively with patients and their families, providing information about diagnoses, treatment options, and expectations for recovery.
Participating in daily patient rounds, case conferences, and multidisciplinary team meetings to review and coordinate patient care.
Staying current with medical knowledge, research, and best practices through continuous professional development and education.
2 - year guarantee from $244,465- $381,183. The pay rate offered is determined by a candidate’s expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
What You Will Need
- Doctorate Medicine Required
- Current Illinois medical license Required
- Required
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Key Responsibilities
The Hospitalist is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based medical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of inpatients. They must collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with patients and families to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates are required to hold a Doctorate of Medicine and possess a current Illinois medical license. The role demands clinical expertise in performing medical procedures and maintaining accurate patient documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$313k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $313k 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 Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 80% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,183 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Arlington Heights
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $475k≈ 1.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,985/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 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.