Internal Medicine Section Chief

1 month ago
Chicago, IllinoisSalary range: $175,000 - $250,000Full TimeInternal Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join The Chicago School as a Internal Medicine Section Chief – Academic Leadership in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • based instructional methods, including case
  • based and small

Requirements

  • based training, and competency
  • time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The Chicago School offers a generous

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $175K - $250K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

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

Apply to join The Chicago School as a Internal Medicine Section Chief – Academic Leadership.

Key Skills

Internal MedicinePhysician EducatorLeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentClinical PartnershipsFaculty RecruitmentMentoringStudent CoachingResearch InitiativesCommunity EngagementAccreditation ComplianceEvidence-Based InstructionInterprofessional EducationOsteopathic PrinciplesHealth EquityClinical Practice
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Section Chief at Confidential Employer a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Internal Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Confidential Employer 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, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Confidential Employer lists compensation for this physician position at $175k to $250k annually.

This is approximately 23% below the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($175k–$250k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Physician Educator, Leadership, Curriculum Development, Clinical Partnerships, Faculty Recruitment, Mentoring, Student Coaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Section Chief will provide visionary leadership for Internal Medicine within the IllinoisCOM, overseeing curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and maintaining clinical partnerships. Key duties include leading curriculum innovation, supporting faculty development, and fostering a collabora...

Benefits package: Generous Paid Time-Off, Medical and Dental Coverage, Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development, Employee Appreciation Events. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Confidential Employer

Higher Education
Chicago, Illinois
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time-Off
Medical and Dental Coverage
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Employee Appreciation Events
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago