Primary Care Physician
Listed compensation
$221k-$316k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We’re unique. You should be, too.
We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?
We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.
The Primary Care Physician (PCP) at ChenMed is responsible for delivering high-quality care to a panel of up to 450 patients, focusing on accountability for outcomes and health coaching. The PCP will work collaboratively with care teams to achieve performance goals and ensure compliance with healthcare guidelines. This role requires a commitment to patient-centered care and the ability to lead and inspire others in a positive culture.
The candidate will be responsible for providing care for patients with acute and chronic illnesses encountered in the older adult patient.
The PCP will take ownership of patient care and outcomes, seeking consultation from specialists when necessary.
The candidate will help drive innovation in patient health by acting as a health coach and assisting patients in setting health goals.
The PCP will collaborate cross-functionally to simplify and prioritize care for patients, ensuring actionable behavior changes.
The candidate will lead efforts to manage their care team effectively, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with guidelines.
An MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty is required.
A current, active State Medical License for the state(s) in which the candidate will be working is mandatory.
The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with evidence-based medicine and a commitment to continuous improvement in patient care is essential.
Pay Range
$221,141 - $315,915 Salary
The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.
Employee Benefits
chenmed.makeityoursource.com
We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.
ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.
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Key Responsibilities
The Primary Care Physician is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to a panel of up to 450 patients, focusing on health coaching and managing acute and chronic illnesses. They will lead care teams, ensure compliance with healthcare guidelines, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty, along with an active State Medical License. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with evidence-based medicine are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$269k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $269k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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$385k-$395kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,319 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in DeKalb
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $258k≈ 1.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,379/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 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.