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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

Livability

27,774
McHenry population
$268K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Chicago
46.1 mi
Pop. 8,489,066
Rockford
39.7 mi
Pop. 274,256
Round Lake Beach
11.4 mi
Pop. 252,224
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — McHenry County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$268K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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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 60050
31,820
Total residents
15,666
Male residents
16,154
Female residents
Age distribution
total
31,820
0-9
3,527
10-19
3,645
20-29
3,462
30-39
4,406
40-49
3,884
50-59
5,207
60-69
3,650
70-79
2,646
80+
1,393
Ethnicity
White
28,173
Black Or African American
187
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
11
Asian
460
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
690
Two Or More
2,299
Source: US Census Bureau
20
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
46
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 31.36 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) 42.12 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) 77.10 mi
Source: FAA database
Emergency Medicine Physician
Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL