Physician: Emergency Medicine

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in DeKalb, IL and Sandwich, IL, located in the far western suburbs of Chicago. DeKalb, Illinois, is a vibrant city of roughly 40,000 residents located 60 miles west of Chicago. It balances a mix of urban and suburban atmospheres with strong agricultural roots, offering affordable housing, diverse culture, and numerous recreational activities. Sandwich, IL offers a "small-town" feel with a mix of rural charm and suburban convenience southwest of Chicago. 

The Emergency Medicine Physician will have the opportunity to practice clinically in an innovative community hospital with advanced resources and technology as part of Northwestern Medicine’s integrated academic health system.  In conjunction with clinical practice responsibilities, the physician will be responsible for providing supervision and instruction to all advanced practice providers.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals
• Hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee Hospital and Valley West Hospital
• Nurse and certified medical assistant support
• EPIC electronic health system

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Medical Licensure and DEA
• Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Graduate of fully accredited medical school and successful completion of residency in Emergency Medicine

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.

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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Compensation: 336000 to 408000 (USD) (YEARLY)