Primary Care Physicians at Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system, anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, ranked No.1 in Illinois for 14 straight years by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026. We serve a broad community and are committed to delivering high-quality health care to all of our patients. In addition, we offer routine care and breakthrough treatments and clinical trials, enhanced through our essential relationship with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

At Northwestern Medicine, primary care physicians deliver comprehensive and collaborative care. As a member of our medical staff, you’ll work as part of a highly skilled team of primary care professionals and specialists in facilities equipped with leading-edge technology.

Primary Care is the foundation of our patients’ health, and we are passionate about helping our physicians become skilled and effective medical professionals. If your career goal is to be a great clinician, we’re uniquely positioned to make that happen. We have built a positive culture where you can continuously grow in knowledge, clinical skills and confidence.

To achieve better patient outcomes, physicians need better well-being support. We are committed to physician wellness and work-life balance.  That’s why we’ve integrated well-being practices into our culture. Here, you will enjoy a stable schedule, healthy ratios of clinical support staff and a variety of physician wellness tools. We also have a comprehensive onboarding process for new physicians to help you that get to know Northwestern Medicine, your patients and your team.

Benefits

At Northwestern Medicine, an excellent patient experience begins with a world-class workforce. Just as we are committed to delivering better medicine, we are also committed to a better staff experience. In addition to a sign-on bonus and competitive compensation, our benefits package includes: 

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• On-site child care at select Northwestern Medicine locations
• Matching 401(k), contributing up to $19,000 per year to help you grow your savings for retirement
• Continuing medical education allowance
• $250 Well-Being Fund per year ($125 part-time)

Visit our Benefits page for more information.

Awards and Accreditations

In 2025, Northwestern Medicine was listed for a sixth straight year among Becker’s Hospital Review “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare”. We were recognized for providing robust work-life support that includes career development and advancement, a competitive benefits package, health and wellness programming, flexible schedules and a rich organizational culture. 

To earn national recognition, hospitals and health systems must show ongoing evidence of clinical excellence. We’re proud to meet that challenge as an organization leading in patient satisfaction and quality of care.

Read more about Honors, Awards and Accreditations.

U.S. News & World Report

Northwestern Medicine is anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and has again earned Honor Roll status and remains No.1 in Illinois for the 14^th straight year in the Best Hospitals rankings from U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026.  For the first time, Northwestern Memorial Hospital is nationally ranked in the top 10 for eight specialties. Five of our hospitals have achieved rankings in Chicago metropolitan region and Illinois, and both Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital achieved national rankings for at least one specialty.

Magnet Recognition

As a place where patients come first, and we have countless highly skilled nurses who blend research, knowledge and technology with individualized, compassionate care.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center has given Magnet® designation to eight Northwestern Medicine hospitals. This designation is considered the gold standard of nursing.  It testifies to our excellence in nursing practice, exemplary quality outcomes, and environment that fosters shared leadership and decision-making. The following hospitals have Magnet designation:

• Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital
• Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital