Physician: Internal Medicine - McHenry, IL

Internal MedicineIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$295k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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 seeking a compassionate and dedicated Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in McHenry, IL, located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

As an NM Internal Medicine physician in our practice, you will provide exceptional, patient-centered care and manage a wide range of chronic diseases, complex conditions, and specialized care for adult patients.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on patients’ lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment that maintains work-life balance. The ideal candidate values high-quality care and building strong patient relationships in a clinic-based environment.

Highlights

  • Join a team of 8 Primary Care Physicians
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals
  • Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm with flexible schedule
  • Call responsibilities: One week every 6 months
  • Standard primary care equipment and onsite lab services
  • Advance practice provider, nurse, and medical assistant support
  • Primary Care Clinic with Immediate Care Center
  • Hospital privileges at NM Huntley, McHenry, and Woodstock Hospitals
  • EPIC electronic health system

Qualifications

BE/BC

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • 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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.

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  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $250,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $295,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 250000 - USD 295000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional, patient-centered care and manage a wide range of chronic diseases and complex conditions for adult patients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals in a clinic-based environment.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Internal Medicine. The role requires the ability to work in a clinic setting with standard primary care equipment and onsite lab services.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Chronic disease managementClinical practiceMultidisciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordsPatient relationship management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Internal Medicine - McHenry, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Internal Medicine — ranked against 1,271 active Internal Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare ranks #6 of 18 employers hiring Internist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% 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 ~$273k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $273k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 38 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 38 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
Relocation assistance
44%
Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.8
Better work-life than 60% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,271 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in McHenry

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,904/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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

Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Paid Time Off
Well-Being Fund
401k
Paid Parental Leave
Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance