Hospitalist Physician Jobs in Illinois
Hospitalist physician jobs in Illinois represent one of the most active hospital medicine markets in the Midwest, with demand running from early-career positions through senior teaching-hospital attendings across inpatient medicine, nocturnist coverage, and co-management with surgical services. Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, where large systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare maintain steady hospitalist programs. Illinois employers consistently seek physicians with internal medicine and family medicine backgrounds, along with experience in rapid-cycle discharge and transitions of care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Highlights:
- Position: EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Hospitalist
- Location: Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St, Naperville, IL
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Shifts: Full Time - Seven days on - seven days off
- Day Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Swing Hours: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Admit medical patients and consult on surgical patients
- Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR
- Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
- Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line.
- Salary range: [$252,186- $381,183]. The pay rate offered is determined within the pay range and is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance measures.
Endeavor Health is currently seeking exceptional Internal Medicine physicians for a hospitalist opportunity in our Division of Hospital Medicine for patient care at Edward Hospital.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Qualifications:
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:
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- Paid medical liability insurance
- CME allowance
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
- 457 (b) plan (Physician only)
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
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. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
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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Position Highlights:
- Position: EHMG Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine Hospitalist
- Location: Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St, Naperville, IL
-
Shifts: Full Time - Seven days on - seven days off
- Day Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Swing Hours: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Admit medical patients and consult on surgical patients
- Easy access for patients through our health system, integrated via Epic EMR
- Experience a diverse and inclusive environment ensuring safe and equitable care for all patients
- Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line.
- Salary range: [$252,186- $381,183]. The pay rate offered is determined within the pay range and is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance measures.
Endeavor Health is currently seeking exceptional Internal Medicine physicians for a hospitalist opportunity in our Division of Hospital Medicine for patient care at Edward Hospital.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Qualifications:
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:
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- Paid medical liability insurance
- CME allowance
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
- 457 (b) plan (Physician only)
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
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. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
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.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in hospitalist physician jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Board certification or active board eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Completion of an accredited residency program in internal medicine or family medicine
- Current ACLS certification and BLS certification maintained throughout employment
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner in a hospital setting
- Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary rounding and care transitions in an inpatient environment
Hospitalist Physician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist physician in Illinois?
You must hold a valid Illinois medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an accredited residency in internal medicine or family medicine, and passage of the USMLE or COMLEX licensing examinations. Most Illinois hospital systems also require board certification in your specialty before granting privileges, and large academic centers such as those affiliated with the University of Illinois or Loyola University typically expect completion of a structured residency program.
How much do hospitalist physicians make in Illinois?
Hospitalist physicians in Illinois earn a median of about $140,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,940 for the lowest 10% to over $349,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalist physicians in Illinois?
Employers hiring hospitalist physicians in Illinois right now include Physician Recruitment, OSF HealthCare, and MercyOne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems, including those operating across both urban academic campuses and rural critical-access hospitals downstate, maintain some of the most consistent hospitalist hiring volumes in the region.
Which Illinois cities have the most hospitalist physician jobs?
Silvis, DeKalb, and Evergreen Park have the most hospitalist physician openings in Illinois as of current listings. Chicago dominates the volume given the concentration of major academic medical centers and level-one trauma hospitals along the lakefront and in the suburbs, while Peoria and Springfield reflect the anchoring presence of large regional systems like OSF HealthCare and HSHS Medical Group serving central and downstate Illinois populations.
Are there remote hospitalist physician jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of hospitalist physician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the fundamentally hands-on nature of inpatient medicine. The portions of the role most amenable to remote work are administrative duties, documentation review, and telemedicine-based cross-coverage arrangements, which some larger Illinois health systems have introduced as supplements to in-person rounding rather than replacements for it.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist physician in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly for transitional or first-year attending positions within the structured hospitalist programs that large Illinois systems run for newly trained physicians. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and the University of Illinois Health system regularly onboard residents completing internal medicine training, and many post openings labeled as new-attending or post-residency hospitalist roles with mentored onboarding. Physicians moving from other inpatient settings, such as teaching service resident supervisors or urgent care attendings, often transition successfully, and obtaining Illinois board certification before applying meaningfully strengthens a candidate's file.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist physician jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to hospitalist physician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across hospital systems, regional medical groups, and critical-access facilities. Find roles that fit your specialty, training, and preferred location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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