Physician: Hospitalist (Moonlighter/Casual) Kishwaukee Hospital, De

Hospital MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$170-$187.5/hr

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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.

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 Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is seeking BE/BC moonlighter (casual) hospitalist to join our team of 23 hospitalist physicians located at NM Kishwaukee Hospital and NM Valley West Hospital.

  • Shifts at NM Kishwaukee and/or NM Valley West hospitals
  • BE/BC in Internal Medicine days and/or nights
  • 24/7 in house program
  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance

Exceptional Physician Satisfaction and Retention Rate

  • Hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee Hospital (located in De Kalb, IL) and NM Valley West (located in Sandwich, IL)
  • EPIC electronic health record system
  • Hourly Rate range 170.00 to 187.50

The DeKalb County community is a warm, vibrant city full of suburban sophistication, offering four seasons of recreation, arts, and entertainment. Located just 60 miles west of Chicago and within easy reach of O'Hare and Midway Airports. It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College.

DeKalb County also offers a strong diverse workforce, a great school district and a thriving business community.

Situated 30 minutes from neighboring communities of St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia; The Pride of the Fox Valley Community (Kane County), all of which offer great school districts, fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational and unique shopping experiences. Our physicians both live and work close to home.

Qualifications

BE/BC Internal Medicine

Additional Information

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • 170.00 to 187.50
  • 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: Rotating
  • Salary Range Minimum: $170.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $187.50
  • Compensation: USD 170 - USD 187.5 - hourly

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality inpatient medical care as a hospitalist at NM Kishwaukee and NM Valley West hospitals. Participate in a 24/7 in-house program while collaborating with a physician-led medical group.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine. The role requires the ability to work rotating shifts in an in-house hospital setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hospitalist medicineClinical documentationEpic EHRInpatient careMedical leadership

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Illinois, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$373k (43 salary observations; 100 listings), vs ~$308k nationally (380 salary observations; 3,172 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$372k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $372k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 14 employers

6
<$280k
17
$280k-310k
1
$338k
7
$340k-370k
1
$374k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
14% this job
Sign-on bonus
10%
Relocation assistance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,193 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in DeKalb

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k
Typical market rent
$1,379/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.