Physician: Otolaryngology: Facial Plastics - Lake Forest, IL
Listed compensation
$438k-$573k
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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 full-time, Otolaryngologist: Facial Plastics that also sees General ENT patients. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare provider in the Northern suburbs of Chicago.
- Join a team of 6 practicing Otolaryngologists and 2 APP’s
- Practice includes: General ENT, Rhinology, Thyroid & Facial Plastics
- Outpatient clinics located in Lake Forest, Grayslake and Glenview, IL
- Well-equipped, efficient Ambulatory Surgery Center in Grayslake, IL
- Ability to practice Facial Plastics and General ENT
- Nocturnal APP program provides on-site call support at Lake Forest Hospital from 2:30p to 2:30am, 7 days a week
- System wide EPIC platform
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: $438,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $573,000.00
- Compensation: USD 438000 - USD 573000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide comprehensive Otolaryngology care, specializing in facial plastics while also managing general ENT patients. Responsibilities include working across multiple outpatient clinics and performing procedures at an ambulatory surgery center.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Otolaryngology. The role requires the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and utilize the EPIC electronic health record system.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Otolaryngology — Physician Career Context
In Illinois, the Otolaryngology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$511k (15 salary observations; 27 listings), vs ~$454k nationally (75 salary observations; 308 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$506k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $506k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Otolaryngology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 14.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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