General Psychiatry Physician
Northwestern Medicine · Palos Heights, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital (Palos Heights) · 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL, US, 60463
- Pay: $265,000 – $340,000 per year
- Employment: Full-Time (Days)
- Location: Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital (Palos Heights)
- Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF90902W
Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our growing Behavioral Health team in Palos Heights, IL. This role focuses on providing high-quality outpatient psychiatric care to an adult patient population in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Position Highlights
- Join a team of 11 established and well-respected physicians
- Conduct new psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for adult patients
- Develop and manage treatment plans, including medication management
- Full-time, 36 patient-facing hours per week
- Monday–Friday clinic schedule
- Outpatient clinic at Orland Park and Inpatient privileges at NM Palos Hospital
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient centered care
- Support program development and expansion of advanced behavioral health treatment modalities
- System-wide Epic EMR
Qualifications
- MD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
- Commitment to patient-centered care and collaborative practice
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
- MD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Eligible for Illinois medical licensure
- Commitment to patient-centered care and collaborative practice
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