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Northwestern Medicine is a shared vision that joins Northwestern Memorial HealthCare with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We are transforming health care and impacting lives through clinical innovation, educational excellence and breakthrough research.


Why Work at Northwestern Medicine?


We’re Built on a Patients-First Mission and Shaped by Core Values

Our patients-first mission is strengthened by integrity, demonstrated by our dedication to earning the trust of patients, communities and staff, not just through what we say, but what we do.

We’re Forging the Future of the Field

As an academic health system, We offer breakthrough treatments and clinical trials, enhanced through our relationship with Feinberg School of Medicine.

Learn about how we bring together teams from different specialties to solve the toughest cases.

We Offer Opportunities Across the Chicago Area  

Our primary care clinicians complete over 1 million patient visits each year, and we have 70 primary locations across our system. View available roles by location.

We’re Committed to a Better Work-life Balance

Supporting physicians supports better patient care. 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.

We Offer Competitive Physician Benefits  

We offer competitive compensation, paid time off, retirement plans, and medical, dental and vision insurance. But we go beyond that excellent benefits package to provide continuing education allowance, malpractice insurance, and much more.

Plus, we provide better financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion: practicing medicine. Get details on our benefits.     

Apply for Physician Positions Now

See the Difference You Could Make!

Honors, Awards and Accreditations

One of America’s Best Places to Work

We’re proud to be anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the only Illinois hospital on the National Honor Roll for 15 straight years per U.S. News & World Report, 2026 – 2027.

Northwestern Medicine has been recognized for three consecutive years on the Becker’s Hospital Review “Top Places to Work in Healthcare” list. We were recognized for providing robust work/life support that includes:

  • Career development and advancement
  • A competitive benefits package
  • Health and wellness programming
  • On-site childcare
  • Flexible schedules
  • A rich organizational culture
  • S News Best Hospitals Honor Roll - 2026- 27
  • Magnet Recognized
  • Carf Gold Seal
  • Daisy Foundation Award

Contact our Physician Recruitment Team

Have additional questions? Email us at physicianrecruitment@nm.org to learn more.  Whether you are actively looking for a new position or looking to stay in touch about future opportunities they will be ready to learn more and assist you with next steps.