Family Physician Jobs in Illinois
Family Physician jobs in Illinois are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, hospital-employed medical groups, and rural health systems, with openings at every level from new residency graduates through senior attending physicians. The largest hiring markets are Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford, where major systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare maintain extensive primary care networks across the state. The most in-demand sub-areas include geriatric primary care, behavioral health integration, and direct primary care practice. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Highlights
- Position: Family Medicine Physician
- 30% clinical and 70% academic
- Location: Evanston
- Hours: Full-time
- Pay Range: $222,369 (10th Percentile) – $356,709 (75th Percentile)
- As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance.
What You Will Need
- License: Illinois Medical License or License Pending
- Certification: The successful candidate for this position will have completed a Family Medicine residency and be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Family Medicine.
The Department of Family Medicine at Endeavor Health, the principal teaching affiliate of The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, seeks a family physician for a full-time faculty practice opportunity in Chicago’s northern suburbs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching family medicine residents and medical students as well as providing care for underserved families and communities. Academic appointment to the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine is awarded to qualified candidates commensurate with experience. Formal faculty development training is available for improving teaching skills, curriculum design, and clinical scholarship (including publication). Faculty responsibilities will include giving didactic sessions, providing mentorship of residents as well as residency curriculum oversight. This residency faculty role will include teaching and precepting residents in adult and pediatric outpatient and inpatient care setting, which includes performing and teaching outpatient procedures, prenatal and inpatient obstetrical care. Applicants must be board certified in Family Medicine by ABFM or AOBFP. Physicians who are from groups underrepresented in medicine are encouraged to apply. Desirable added characteristics include having Spanish-language skills.
Minimum Education Level
Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required.
Minimum Licensure Requirements
Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.
Minimum Certification Requirements
Board certification/Board eligible in area of expertise.
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- CME
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
About Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
Position Highlights
- Position: Family Medicine Physician
- 30% clinical and 70% academic
- Location: Evanston
- Hours: Full-time
- Pay Range: $222,369 (10th Percentile) – $356,709 (75th Percentile)
- As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance.
What You Will Need
- License: Illinois Medical License or License Pending
- Certification: The successful candidate for this position will have completed a Family Medicine residency and be board certified/eligible by the American Board of Family Medicine.
The Department of Family Medicine at Endeavor Health, the principal teaching affiliate of The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, seeks a family physician for a full-time faculty practice opportunity in Chicago’s northern suburbs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching family medicine residents and medical students as well as providing care for underserved families and communities. Academic appointment to the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine is awarded to qualified candidates commensurate with experience. Formal faculty development training is available for improving teaching skills, curriculum design, and clinical scholarship (including publication). Faculty responsibilities will include giving didactic sessions, providing mentorship of residents as well as residency curriculum oversight. This residency faculty role will include teaching and precepting residents in adult and pediatric outpatient and inpatient care setting, which includes performing and teaching outpatient procedures, prenatal and inpatient obstetrical care. Applicants must be board certified in Family Medicine by ABFM or AOBFP. Physicians who are from groups underrepresented in medicine are encouraged to apply. Desirable added characteristics include having Spanish-language skills.
Minimum Education Level
Graduate of an accredited and recognized medical school required.
Minimum Licensure Requirements
Eligible for medical licensing in the State of Illinois.
Minimum Certification Requirements
Board certification/Board eligible in area of expertise.
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- CME
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
About Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights), Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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Family Physician Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OSF HealthCare17
- Carle Health6
- Ascension4
- Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness4
- UW Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Technology & Software1
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in family physician jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Controlled Substance License and DEA registration required for prescribing
- Board certification or board eligibility in family medicine from ABFM or AOBFP
- Completion of an accredited three-year family medicine residency program
- Active Illinois physician medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems, commonly Epic or Athenahealth
- Experience managing chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and preventive care panels
Family Physician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a family physician in Illinois?
Becoming a family physician in Illinois requires completing a bachelor's degree, graduating from an accredited medical school, and finishing an accredited three-year family medicine residency. After residency, you must obtain an active Illinois physician medical license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and pass the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams. Board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine strengthens your candidacy with most Illinois employers.
How much do family physicians make in Illinois?
Family physicians 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 physicians in Illinois?
Employers hiring family physicians in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Carle Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and physician-owned multispecialty groups all post regularly, with hiring activity especially concentrated in the Chicago metro and in underserved downstate communities where demand for primary care is high.
Which Illinois cities have the most family physician jobs?
The Illinois cities with the most family physician openings are Chicago, Galesburg, and Macomb. Chicago drives the largest share of listings through its concentration of hospital-employed medical groups and community health networks, while mid-sized cities like Peoria and Rockford reflect the strong regional presence of systems such as OSF HealthCare and Mercyhealth, which anchor primary care hiring well beyond the Chicago metro.
Are there remote family physician jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Family medicine is a hands-on clinical specialty that almost always requires in-person patient care, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of family physician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to involve telehealth consultations, chronic disease management follow-ups, or administrative medical director functions rather than full-scope clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a family physician in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path for a newly trained family physician in Illinois is applying directly to hospital-employed primary care programs or federally qualified health centers that recruit graduating residents, such as those affiliated with Advocate Health, Northwestern Medicine, or the Illinois Primary Health Care Association network. New graduates gain traction by completing their Illinois medical license before their residency end date, securing board eligibility, and targeting rural or underserved designations where Illinois employers prioritize filling gaps and often offer structured onboarding support.
Where can I find and apply to family physician jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to family physician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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