GI Physician- Elmhurst
Listed compensation
$319k-$740k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Reporting to Physician Executive or designee, Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, plan and treat a wide range of patients with health issues/illness or injury within Endeavor Health facilities – specifically Elmhurst Hospital market. Collaborates with inter-disciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive clinical coordination of patient care resulting in integrated health care that is timely, high quality, customer focused and utilizes resources effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
Position Highlights
- Location: Elmhurst, IL
- Full Time: 1.0 FTE, 34 Patient-facing hours
- Schedule: Monday to Friday along with weekday and weekend call rotation.
- Setting: Mix of Clinic, Hospital (inpatient), and Endoscopy Lab
- Robust PCP & Specialty Care Network
- 24/7 Hospitalist & Intensivist programs with shared EMR- Epic
- Experienced APP support in both the clinic and hospital settings
2- year salary guarantee from $319K-$740K. As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance.
CME allowance
What You Will Need
- MD Medicine Required
- Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty 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 Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive physician services to assess, diagnose, and treat patients within the Elmhurst Hospital market. They collaborate with an inter-disciplinary healthcare team to ensure high-quality, integrated clinical care and optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD degree and possess current DEA and relevant medical licenses. The role requires the ability to work in a mix of clinic, hospital, and endoscopy lab settings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$530k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $530k 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 up 10.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in gastroenterology | ranked against 372 Gastroenterology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $319k–$740k | Gastroenterology median $630k (middle half $565k–$738k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$530k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Gastroenterology listings in Illinois | 21 active | 372 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment989 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology hiring demand | #19 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 46 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 121 postings, 113 closed |
| New Gastroenterology listings | 163 in the last 30 days | 123 the 30 days before (+33%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Gastroenterology pay trend | +10.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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starting at $400,000Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 372 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Elmhurst
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $542k≈ 1.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,453/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.