Pathology: Anatomic and Clinical Physician
Northwestern Medicine · Lake Forest, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital · 1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL, US, 60045
- Pay: $290,000 – $370,000 per year
- Employment: Full-Time (Days)
- Location: Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF90936A
Description
Northwestern Medical Group is actively recruiting a full-time pathologist to join our forward-thinking, community-based practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare system in the Northern suburbs of Chicago.
- Full-time employed position with Northwestern Medical Group with hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest hospital.
- Primary Locations: Lake Forest, Illinois
- Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care
- Physician-led work environment
- EPIC electronic health record system
- Competitive compensation package and excellent benefits
- General duties include but not limited to: general surgical pathology with frozen sections, cytopathology with immediate FNA assessments, hematopathology (bone marrows and lymph node), AP/CP call, administrative, educational and operational committee duties.
Qualifications
- Required: AP/CP board certified pathologist
- Preferred: Subspecialty training or expertise in breast/gynecologic pathology or hematopathology
- Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Illinois
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.
Qualifications
- Required: AP/CP board certified pathologist
- Preferred: Subspecialty training or expertise in breast/gynecologic pathology or hematopathology
- Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Illinois
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