Palliative Care Opportunities
Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago) · 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL, US, 60611
- Pay: $260,000 – $300,000 per year
- Employment: Full-Time (Days)
- Location: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago)
- Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF84022R
Description
Northwestern Medicine is expanding its Palliative Care program across health network locations throughout the Chicago suburbs. We are seeking compassionate, innovative physicians to be part of this ambitious initiative to expand what is already the premier Palliative Medicine program in Chicagoland.
Qualifications
- Fellowship trained in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- BE/BC in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Responsibilities
- A mix of inpatient and outpatient care
- Symptom management
- Develop and facilitate goals of care in the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Participate in process improvement and program development
Program Highlights
- Dedicated Palliative Medicine APPs
- Additional support from social work, dedicated nursing, pastoral care
- System wide EMR (EPIC)
- Opportunities for program building and leadership
- Opportunities to participate in tumor boards, quality initiatives, research and clinical trials
- Robust collaboration with the academic Palliative Medicine department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- A system culture that puts the patient first in everything we do
- Program commitment to promoting the well-being of all team members
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