Family Medicine Jobs in Illinois
Family Medicine jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, and integrated health systems, with openings at every level from new residency graduates through experienced attending physicians. Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, where employers like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare maintain large primary care networks. The most consistent openings are in outpatient family practice, geriatric-focused primary care, and rural health shortage areas downstate. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay Range:
$20.00 - $29.00A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
Department: Family and Internal Medicine
Core Function: Medical Assistant
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
Facility: HSHS St Josephs Highland
Clinic Location: Highland, IL
Sign On Bonus: $5,000
Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program is required.
- 1 or more years of Medical Assistant experience may be considered in lieu of completion of program per department discretion.
- One year of clinical experience - Preferred
- Medical Assistant (MA) Certification/Registration required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date from one of the following credentialing organizations: 1. Certified MA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) 2. Registered MA from American Medical Technologists (AMT) 3. National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) 4. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Healthcare Association (NHA) 5. Registered MA from American Allied Health (AAH) 6. Nationally Registered CMA (NRCMA) from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) 7. Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) or Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) from American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) 8. Podiatric MA Certified (PMAC) from American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) 9. Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) from International Joint Commission on Allied Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) 10. Certified Clinical MA (CCMA) from National Performance Specialists (NPS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required within 60 days of hire.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
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Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions. - Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
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Family Medicine Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OSF HealthCare17

- Advocate Aurora Health16

- Carle Health9

- UW Health8

- Ascension7

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services21
- Technology & Software1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family medicine jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois physician license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Completion of an accredited family medicine residency program and board certification
- Current DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license
- Experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to manage a full-spectrum outpatient panel including pediatric and adult patients
- BLS and ACLS certification current at time of hire
Family Medicine Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family medicine in Illinois?
To practice family medicine in Illinois, you must complete a four-year medical degree, finish a three-year accredited family medicine residency, and pass the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams. You then apply for a full physician license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Board certification through the American Board of Family Medicine, while not always legally required, is a standard expectation among Illinois employers.
How much do family medicines make in Illinois?
Family medicines in Illinois earn a median of about $245,120 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,260 for the lowest 10% to over $321,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire family medicines in Illinois?
Employers hiring family medicines in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Advocate Aurora Health, and Carle Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and rural health networks together generate a steady volume of openings across the state throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most family medicine jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Champaign have the most family medicine openings in Illinois. Chicago's concentration of academic medical centers and large hospital systems drives the bulk of listings, while Peoria and Springfield generate consistent demand through anchor employers like OSF HealthCare and HSHS Medical Group, which operate regional primary care networks well outside the metro core.
Are there remote family medicine jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 20% of family medicine openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of primary care practice. The roles most likely to be remote or partially remote are telehealth-focused positions, utilization review, and care management roles that do not require direct in-person patient exams.
How can I get hired as a family medicine in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a residency-trained position at a federally qualified health center or community health system that actively recruits new graduates, such as Heartland Health Centers or Erie Family Health Centers in Chicago. Many large Illinois systems run new-physician onboarding programs and loan repayment tracks tied to underserved areas. Completing an Illinois Area Health Education Center rotation and obtaining board certification before your job search gives you a clear edge over candidates still pending certification.
Where can I find and apply to family medicine jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to family medicine jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Illinois employers. Find roles that match your credentials and experience, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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