Physician: Nephrology - Lake Forest, IL

NephrologyIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250K - $400K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

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 BC/BE Nephrology physician to grow the expanding clinic in the Northern Suburbs surrounding Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

  • Clinic onsite in Lake Forest, IL
  • Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
  • Employed Full-time position with Northwestern Medicine

Candidate will be Board certified/Board eligible in Nephrology and have completed an ACGME accredited fellowship in Nephrology

EPIC electronic health record system wide

Qualifications

  • MD/DO
  • BC/BE - Nephrology
  • Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.

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: $250,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $400,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 250000 - USD 400000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will grow an expanding nephrology clinic in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. Responsibilities include providing specialized patient care and maintaining hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Epic EHRClinical Practice

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $325k 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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Lake Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$924k
Typical market rent
$4,668/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

City-level figures. 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

CME Allowance
PTO
Well-Being Fund
401k
Paid Parental Leave
Malpractice Insurance