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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JOB SPECIFICS:
- Growing rural health practice seeks a BC/BE Family Medicine physician or Med/Peds physician join two APPs and dedicated clinic support staff.
- Flexible schedule & flexible hours
- Enjoy excellent work/life balance with minimal call and AI technology for note writing.
- Outpatient only practice. In-patients are covered by our employed hospitalist group.
- Strong referral network and quick access for specialty services
- EPIC EMR.
- H1B and J1 Visa applications accepted
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Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Student Loan repayment and financial counseling
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
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Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $285,000-$305,000.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY:
Pontiac, Illinois
A small-town region with strong connection to big things
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- Pontiac is the county seat of Livingston County and home to the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum. The original Mother Road (U.S. Route 66) runs through the heart of town, but most travelers access Pontiac these days from Interstate 55, the busy highway that connects Chicago and St. Louis. Pontiac is a 30-minute drive from the college haven of Bloomington-Normal, an hour from Peoria and two hours from Chicago.
- Pontiac is also home to one of the largest collection of murals in Illinois, as well as attractions such as the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center and the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center. The town, as well as the rest of Livingston County, is peppered with a wide range of hometown shops and restaurants, serving up an array of ethnic dining options.
- There’s more to love about Pontiac and Livingston County including affordable cost of living and easy commutes, public and private education opportunities for students of all ages and plenty of places to hike, bicycle or camp in hardwood forests or restored prairie lands.
- Visit org/pontiac to access more community resources.
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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JOB SPECIFICS:
- Growing rural health practice seeks a BC/BE Family Medicine physician or Med/Peds physician join two APPs and dedicated clinic support staff.
- Flexible schedule & flexible hours
- Enjoy excellent work/life balance with minimal call and AI technology for note writing.
- Outpatient only practice. In-patients are covered by our employed hospitalist group.
- Strong referral network and quick access for specialty services
- EPIC EMR.
- H1B and J1 Visa applications accepted
-
Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Student Loan repayment and financial counseling
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
-
Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $285,000-$305,000.
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY:
Pontiac, Illinois
A small-town region with strong connection to big things
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- Pontiac is the county seat of Livingston County and home to the Illinois Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum. The original Mother Road (U.S. Route 66) runs through the heart of town, but most travelers access Pontiac these days from Interstate 55, the busy highway that connects Chicago and St. Louis. Pontiac is a 30-minute drive from the college haven of Bloomington-Normal, an hour from Peoria and two hours from Chicago.
- Pontiac is also home to one of the largest collection of murals in Illinois, as well as attractions such as the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum & Resource Center and the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center. The town, as well as the rest of Livingston County, is peppered with a wide range of hometown shops and restaurants, serving up an array of ethnic dining options.
- There’s more to love about Pontiac and Livingston County including affordable cost of living and easy commutes, public and private education opportunities for students of all ages and plenty of places to hike, bicycle or camp in hardwood forests or restored prairie lands.
- Visit org/pontiac to access more community resources.
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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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 HealthCare15
- Carle Health8
- Advocate Aurora Health5
- One Medical4
- Duly Health and Care4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Education1
- 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 Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Springfield, and Decatur. 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 17% of family physician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 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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