Physician: OB/GYN Hospitalist - Lake Forest, IL

OB/GYNPart-Time

Listed compensation

$158k-$173k

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Posted 1mo 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 Health Network is seeking a part-time OB/GYN Hospitalist to join our Women's Health team at NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

This hospital-based position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and work-life balance.

Our integrated care model combines office-based and hospital-based OB/GYN services, allowing hospitalists to focus on labor, delivery, and inpatient care while supporting exceptional patient outcomes.

Position Highlights

  • Part-time, hospital-based OB/GYN Hospitalist role
  • 24/7 in-house labor and delivery coverage model
  • Focus on inpatient obstetrics and emergent gynecologic care
  • Collaborative team of OB/GYN physicians, APPs, nurses, and specialists
  • Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance
  • Employed position with competitive compensation

NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois in the U.S. News & World Report for Best Hospitals.

Qualifications

BE/BC

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: $157,500.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $172,500.00
  • Compensation: USD 157500 - USD 172500 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The OB/GYN Hospitalist will provide 24/7 in-house labor and delivery coverage and manage inpatient obstetrics and emergent gynecologic care. They will work within a collaborative, physician-led team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and safety.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Obstetrics and Gynecology. The role requires the ability to work in a hospital-based, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationMedical practice

OB/GYN — Physician Career Context

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 5 active listings.

OB/GYN pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% 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 ~$165k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top OB/GYN Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

1
$255k
0
$310k-365k
2
$365k-420k
2
$420k-475k

Annual compensation range

#1

OB/GYN Physician

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Exeter, New Hampshire

$315k-$466k
#2

Physician, Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology (San Francisco, CA)

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$425k-$465k
#3

Physician, OB/GYN – Telemedicine Opportunity – DrHouse

$100-$200/hr
#4

OB/GYN Opportunity | Mississippi Gulf Coast

$300k-$400k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Ob/gyn listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 842 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lake Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$924k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,668/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 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