Physician: Otorhinolaryngology - Lake Forest, IL

1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

Full-time

Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
Salary Range Minimum: $
Salary Range Maximum: $

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world‑class care at 10 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.

Opportunity

Northwestern Medical Group is actively recruiting a full‑time Otolaryngologist to join our forward‑thinking practice. Seeking a General ENT; sub‑specialists welcome. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare system in the Northern suburbs of Chicago.

Practice Highlights:

• Well‑equipped, efficient Ambulatory Surgery Center in Grayslake, IL
• Joining 5 board‑certified Otolaryngologists and 2 advanced practice providers across 3 locations
• Practice includes the following subspecialties:
  General, Rhinology, Thyroid & Facial Plastics
• Nocturnal APP program provides on‑site call support at Lake Forest Hospital from 2:30 pm to 2:30 am 7 days per week

The Ideal Candidate will possess a strong commitment to community‑focused clinical excellence and patient experience. This position is a full‑time clinical FTE with a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

Desired

Start Date:

9/1/2026

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.

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

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign‑on Bonus Eligibility:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.

Rosie Schalka
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