Physician: Gastroenterology Hospitalist - Lake Forest, IL

Hospital MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$480k-$650k

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Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s metro area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences, using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings.

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

NM Health Network Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC, fellowship-trained Gastroenterology Hospitalist to join our team in Lake Forest, IL, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

This is a hospital-based role focused on inpatient gastroenterology care, consultative services, and endoscopic procedures for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The ideal candidate will be proficient in upper and lower endoscopy, PEG placement, and the management of GI emergencies, including GI bleeding, food impactions, and volvulus.

The GI Hospitalist will work alongside established interventional endoscopists and Northwestern Medicine subspecialists to provide comprehensive patient care.

  • Schedule: 26-weeks, 7-day weeks, 12-hour days (1 week on/1 week off)
  • This position will be supported by an Advanced Practice Provider to facilitate inpatient consults and transition of care
  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Part of Northwestern Medicine's Digestive Health Institute (DHI), a nationally recognized, integrated digestive health program
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Hospital privileges at NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

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NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a community hospital located in Lake Forest, Illinois – Rated a 5-star hospital, the highest possible rating by CMS, and named the Consumer Choice hospital in Lake and Kenosha counties for 10 years in a row by National Research Corporation. The hospital has been ranked No. 8 (tie) in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois by U.S. News & World Report, (2024 – 2025).

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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  • Hours Per Week / FTE: 40 hrs/wk - 1.0 FTE
  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $480,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $650,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 480000 - USD 650000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterology Hospitalist will provide inpatient consultative services and perform endoscopic procedures for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The role involves managing GI emergencies and working collaboratively with interventional endoscopists and subspecialists.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified and fellowship-trained in Gastroenterology. Proficiency in upper and lower endoscopy, PEG placement, and the management of GI emergencies is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient careUpper endoscopyGI emergency managementClinical documentation

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 89% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

In Illinois, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$384k (43 salary observations; 111 listings), vs ~$313k nationally (461 salary observations; 3,372 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in hospital medicineranked against 1,186 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$480k–$650kHospital Medicine median $388k (middle half $314k–$513k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Illinois vs national$384k median in Illinois$313k nationally (+23%)43 state / 461 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$565k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Illinois48 active1,190 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 89% no call · 55% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend+6.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,186 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,186 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k)
CME Fund
Paid Time Off
Well-being Fund
Paid Parental Leave

Living in Lake Forest

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$919k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,952/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.