Physician: Gastroenterology - Lake Forest, IL

1 month ago
Lake Forest, Illinois$500K - $700KFull TimeGastroenterology

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255% above median for Gastroenterology in IL

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Posted 56 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Gastroenterologist – $500K-700K, Lake Forest, IL in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Will double in size January 2027 Joining 7 board-certified Gastroenterologists and 2 advanced practice providers across 3 locations Practice includes the following subspecialties: IBD, Hepatology Nocturnal APP program provides on-site call support at Lake Forest Hospital from 2:30pm to 2:30am 7 days per week The Ideal Candidate will possess a strong commitment to community-focused clinical excellence and patient experience.
  • provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicin.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $500K - $700K
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

GastroenterologyGeneral GI PhysicianEndoscopyIBDHepatologyClinical ExcellencePatient ExperienceClinical FTE
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Position Insights

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

This Gastroenterology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Gastroenterology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $500k to $700k annually.

This is approximately 43% above the national median for Gastroenterology professionals, which is around $420k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Gastroenterology, General GI Physician, Endoscopy, IBD, Hepatology, Clinical Excellence, Patient Experience, Clinical FTE. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Gastroenterology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will join a forward-thinking practice as a full-time Gastroenterologist, providing individualized primary, specialty, and hospital-based care within the Northwestern Medicine system. Responsibilities include clinical practice, potentially contributing to research and education as facul...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k, CME Allowance, PTO, Well-being Fund, Paid Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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