Physician: Pulmonary Medicine - Sycamore, IL

Critical Care MedicineNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$430K - $500K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo 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 full-time BE/BC Pulmonologist to join our growing team in Sycamore, IL, located in the far west suburbs of Chicago.

  • Join a team of 2 Pulmonary physicians and 2 APPs
  • Provide an even split between inpatient consultation and outpatient pulmonary service with opportunities to manage sleep apnea patient (with no critical care duties)
  • Hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee
  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Competitive compensation
  • EPIC electronic health record system

Visa Sponsorship Negotiable

The DeKalb County community is a warm and 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.

Also, less than 30 minutes from the 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

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: $430,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $500,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 430000 - USD 500000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will join a team of two Pulmonary physicians and two Advanced Practice Providers, providing an even split between inpatient consultation and outpatient pulmonary services. Responsibilities include opportunities to manage sleep apnea patients, with no critical care duties required.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine to join the growing team in Sycamore, IL. Visa sponsorship is negotiable for qualified applicants.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PulmonologySleep Apnea Management

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$465k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $465k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Critical Care Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Pulmonary Medicine - Sycamore, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 222 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
17% this job
Sign-on bonus
6%
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Critical Care Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 222 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Sycamore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,573/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401K
CME Fund
Malpractice Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave