Why Work at Northwestern Medicine as a Primary Care Physician?

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. 

Teamwork is a core value here, and it shows up in the excellence we’re known for.

We’re Expanding and Strengthening Primary Care

We’ve launched Northwestern Medicine Robert Havey, MD, Institute for Primary Care. This transformative institute is dedicated to advancing primary care delivery, education and innovation across our system. 

The institute builds on our investments in primary care over the last decade, and it allows us to expand access and reimagine what primary care could look like for patients and physicians alike. 

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.