Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs in Illinois
Physician - Emergency Medicine jobs in Illinois are in active demand, concentrated in major health systems, Level I trauma centers, and academic medical centers serving one of the largest state populations in the country, with openings for new attendings through experienced department directors. The heaviest hiring runs through Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria, where systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and University of Chicago Medicine maintain large emergency departments. High-need sub-specialties include pediatric emergency medicine, critical care-overlap EM, and trauma-focused roles at Level I and Level II centers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Emergency Medicine department.
This is a casual/PRN role. The hiring team will be able to share more details about the opening's schedule.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
- Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
- Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
- Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
- Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
- Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
- Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
- Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
- Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
- Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
- Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
- Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
- Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
- Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
- Emergency Medicine experience
Preferred:
- 2 years of APP experience
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits
Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.
If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to work in our Emergency Medicine department.
This is a casual/PRN role. The hiring team will be able to share more details about the opening's schedule.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities which may include diagnosis and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Responsible for health outcome of an assigned patient population.
- Confers with collaborating physician and other health professionals in area of clinical expertise.
- Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families and staff in areas of expertise.
- Mentors graduate students in aspects of advanced practice and patient care.
- Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research pertinent to area of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.
- Provides direct clinical care to patients.
- Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.
- Provides comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
- Documents in the medical record all care and education provided and/or procedures performed for which the Licensed Advanced Practice Provider is responsible.
- Refers to other disciplines as appropriate.
- Consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
- Integrates research based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
- Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation.
- Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
- Maintains certifications and continuing education as required for licensure and privileging.
- Serves as a patient advocate and role model for "Patients First".
- Participates in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees/task forces as appropriate.
- Provides comprehensive teaching strategies for patients and their families.
- Develops and participates in programs to meet continuing education needs of staff.
- Serves as a role model and preceptor to students.
- Provides formal education to both internal and external groups pertinent to area of specialty.
- Participates in quality improvement and/or research initiatives for specific patient population as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program
- Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois. Once licensed may apply for a controlled substance license and DEA number
- Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO)
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS, issued by the American Heart Association
- Emergency Medicine experience
Preferred:
- 2 years of APP experience
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information https://jobs.nm.org/benefits
Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.
If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.
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Physician - Emergency Medicine Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
- Vituity13
- OSF HealthCare9
- TeamHealth3
- Carle Health3
- Deaconess Health System3
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician - emergency medicine jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency program
- Board certification or active board eligibility through ABEM or ABOEM
- Current ACLS, ATLS, and BLS certifications required at time of hire
- DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license for prescribing authority
- Experience with EPIC or Cerner electronic health record systems preferred by most Illinois systems
Physician - Emergency Medicine Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician - emergency medicine in Illinois?
To practice as a physician - emergency medicine in Illinois, you must hold a valid medical license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency, and passing USMLE or COMLEX exams. Board certification through ABEM strengthens your candidacy significantly. Illinois also requires a separate controlled substance license for prescribing, which most hospital credentialing offices process alongside your medical license application.
Which companies hire physician - emergency medicines in Illinois?
Employers hiring physician - emergency medicines in Illinois right now include Vituity, OSF HealthCare, and TeamHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense network of Level I trauma centers and academic teaching hospitals means many of these employers offer both employed and independent contractor arrangements across urban and suburban emergency departments.
Which Illinois cities have the most physician - emergency medicine jobs?
The Illinois cities with the most physician - emergency medicine openings are Chicago, Galesburg, and Peoria. Chicago dominates the volume given its concentration of major academic medical centers, Level I trauma centers, and large multi-campus health systems, while Rockford and Peoria anchor significant regional markets through their own trauma-designated hospitals and residency-affiliated programs that create consistent attending-level demand.
Are there remote physician - emergency medicine jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency medicine is an inherently hands-on, on-site specialty, so the overwhelming majority of roles require physical presence in an emergency department. About 0% of physician - emergency medicine openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve telemedicine triage, remote urgent care coverage, or medical director advisory roles rather than traditional ED shifts.
How can I get hired as a physician - emergency medicine in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency, which Illinois teaching hospitals including those affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center, Rush University Medical Center, and the University of Illinois system actively run and recruit from. New attendings should target hospitals with established new-graduate onboarding tracks or community ED roles at Advocate Health or OSF HealthCare, where attending volume and supervision structures ease the transition. Completing an ATLS instructor course or a point-of-care ultrasound fellowship adds a competitive edge in Illinois's academic and trauma-heavy markets.
Where can I find and apply to physician - emergency medicine jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to physician - emergency medicine jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across health systems, trauma centers, and academic medical centers throughout the state. Find roles that fit your experience level and department type, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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