Emergency Medicine Physician
Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital · 4201 Medical Center Dr, McHenry, IL, US, 60050
- Pay: $295,000 – $368,000 per year
- Employment: Full-Time (Days)
- Location: Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital — McHenry and Huntley, IL
- Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF90856E
Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in McHenry, Woodstock, and Huntley, IL, located in the northwestern suburbs of Chicago.
The Emergency Medicine Physician will have the opportunity to practice clinically in an innovative community hospital with advanced resources and technology as part of Northwestern Medicine’s integrated academic health system. In conjunction with clinical practice responsibilities, the physician will be responsible for providing supervision and instruction to all advanced practice providers.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals
- Hospital privileges at McHenry, Woodstock, and Huntley Hospital
- Nurse and certified medical assistant support
- EPIC electronic health system
Qualifications
- Active Illinois Medical Licensure and DEA
- Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Graduate of fully accredited medical school and successful completion of residency in Emergency Medicine
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
- Active Illinois Medical Licensure and DEA
- Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Graduate of fully accredited medical school and successful completion of residency in Emergency Medicine
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