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Anesthesiologist

Northwestern Medicine · DeKalb, IL

Posted October 17, 2026

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital (DeKalb) · 1 Kish Hospital Dr, DeKalb, IL, US, 60115

  • Pay: $495,000 – $575,000 per year
  • Employment: Full-Time (Rotating)
  • Location: Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital (DeKalb)
  • Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF81662C

Description

Treatment of patients at Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Northwestern Medicine hospitals, office locations and health care facilities as may be determined by the President of NMG or his/her designee. Maintaining a clinical schedule on such days, such hours, and at such locations as necessary to provide timely and comprehensive medical services to NMG patients. Providing on-call coverage as reasonably required by NMG. Referring patients requiring specialized medical care to those specialists and other health care providers and facilities that are members of NMGs affiliated provider network, provided that such referral does not unreasonably interfere with the patient expressed preference for a different healthcare provider, his/her insurers determination of healthcare provider or the patients best medical interests in Physicians medical judgment. Regular participation in practice unit meetings and quality assurance activities. Compliance with billing, documentation and related policies, procedures, systems and practices established by NMG as payors with which NMG contracts. Performance of such other duties as are consistent with Physicians employment and as may be assigned to Physician by the President or his/her designee from time to time.

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.

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.

Employer

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving Chicago and its suburbs, from the Streeterville flagship to the north, west, northwest and south suburbs. Its mission is Patients First, and it partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on research and education.

The Northwestern Medicine system:

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, the academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
  • Central DuPage (Winfield), Delnor (Geneva), Lake Forest, Palos, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Kishwaukee (DeKalb) and Valley West (Sandwich) hospitals, plus Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton)
  • Northwestern Medical Group and regional medical groups, with outpatient centers, cancer centers and Immediate Care clinics across the region

Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Northwestern Medicine:

  • Work alongside some of the nation's best clinical talent, leading in medical innovation and breakthrough research
  • Teaching, research and faculty opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
  • A culture of physician leadership and involvement
  • Published pay ranges on every position, plus a CME allowance, paid time off, a well-being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave and malpractice insurance

Livability

40,464
DeKalb population
$214K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Nearby cities
Rockford
29.4 mi
Pop. 274,256
Round Lake Beach
47.8 mi
Pop. 252,224
Aurora
25.7 mi
Pop. 179,867
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — DeKalb County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$214K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,103
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 60115
42,456
Total residents
21,131
Male residents
21,325
Female residents
Age distribution
total
42,456
0-9
4,118
10-19
6,861
20-29
13,478
30-39
4,490
40-49
4,137
50-59
3,537
60-69
2,656
70-79
1,820
80+
1,359
Ethnicity
White
27,835
Black Or African American
6,233
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
341
Asian
2,045
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
2,133
Two Or More
3,869
Source: US Census Bureau
11
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
31
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
21
Transit Score — Minimal Transit
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 44.01 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 26.88 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) 90.60 mi
Quad City International Airport (MLI) 95.72 mi
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) 98.38 mi
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 98.75 mi
Source: FAA database
Anesthesiologist
Northwestern Medicine · DeKalb, IL