Internal Medicine Physician Jobs in Illinois

Internal Medicine Physician jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, with strong demand across academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and large multispecialty group practices at every level from newly licensed physicians to senior hospitalists and attending faculty. Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria are the primary hiring metros, anchored by institutions like Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and OSF HealthCare. The most consistent openings are in hospital medicine, outpatient primary care internal medicine, and geriatric medicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerRush University Medical Center
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring20
Work type82% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Duly Health and Care
Internal Medicine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
Duly Health and Care
Naperville, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$250k - $450k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Advocate Aurora Health
Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine - Gurnee - EXP Strongly Preferred
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Advocate Aurora Health
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Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine - Gurnee - EXP Strongly Preferred
Advocate Aurora Health
Gurnee, Illinois
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$51.05 - $76.6/hr
NRP Certification
10,000+

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Duly Health and Care
Family or Internal Medicine Physician
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Family or Internal Medicine Physician
Duly Health and Care
Joliet, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
$250k - $450k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Duly Health and Care
Internal Medicine Physician
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Internal Medicine Physician
Duly Health and Care
Downers Grove, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$250k - $450k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Duly Health and Care
Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician
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Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Physician
Duly Health and Care
Elgin, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$250k - $450k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Internal Medicine Physician Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dixon
1 job
Elgin
1 job
Cicero
1 job
Gurnee
1 job
Joliet
1 job
Marion
1 job
McHenry
1 job
Elmhurst
1 job

Internal Medicine Physician Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center8 open roles
Duly Health and Care
Duly Health and Care5 open roles
OSF HealthCare
OSF HealthCare3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in internal medicine physician jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois Medical License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency program
  • Board certification or board eligibility in internal medicine through ABIM
  • Current DEA registration and applicable Illinois Controlled Substance license
  • Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with value-based care metrics

Internal Medicine Physician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a internal medicine physician in Illinois?

To practice as an internal medicine physician in Illinois, you must obtain a medical license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires completion of an accredited MD or DO program, successful completion of an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency, and passage of the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams. Most Illinois employers also require board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Internal Medicine before an independent clinical appointment begins.

How much do internal medicine physicians make in Illinois?

Internal medicine 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 internal medicine physicians in Illinois?

Employers hiring internal medicine physicians in Illinois right now include Rush University Medical Center, Duly Health and Care, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers generate the most consistent volume of openings, particularly in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Which Illinois cities have the most internal medicine physician jobs?

Chicago, Dixon, and Elgin account for the most internal medicine physician openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its concentration of academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and multispecialty groups, while smaller cities like Springfield and Peoria reflect demand driven by regional health systems such as Memorial Health and OSF HealthCare that serve broader downstate populations.

Are there remote internal medicine physician jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Internal medicine is a clinically hands-on specialty that typically requires in-person patient evaluation, so most roles are on-site. About 18% of internal medicine physician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively in telemedicine, utilization review, or care management roles rather than direct clinical practice.

How can I get hired as a internal medicine physician in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a residency-to-employment pipeline at an Illinois academic medical center or large health system. Institutions like Northwestern Medicine, University of Illinois Health, and Loyola Medicine regularly hire physicians completing or recently finishing their internal medicine residency into hospitalist and outpatient attending roles. Candidates strengthen their position by obtaining Illinois licensure and DEA registration before their residency ends, securing ABIM board eligibility, and pursuing fellowship or locum tenens work in Illinois to build clinical references within the state's employer network.

Where can I find and apply to internal medicine physician jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to internal medicine physician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across health systems, group practices, and academic institutions. Find roles that fit your specialty and location preference and apply directly to each opening.

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