Primary Care Physician Jobs in Illinois
Primary Care Physician jobs in Illinois are among the most active in the Midwest, with strong demand from hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large multispecialty group practices at every level from newly licensed physicians to experienced medical directors. Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield anchor the highest concentrations of openings, where institutions like Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and OSF HealthCare maintain consistent hiring pipelines. Family medicine, internal medicine, and geriatrics are the most in-demand areas statewide, driven by Illinois's aging population and persistent physician shortages in both urban and rural communities. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Primary Care Physician JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 62+ Primary Care Physician jobs
Pay: Range not posted by Endeavor Health for this role
Employment: Full time
Location: Skokie Hospital
Endeavor Job ID: R31365
A Brief Overview
The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.
Required
5 Years of experience with on field professional or collegiate athletics.
What You Will Do
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
- Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times
- Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Orders studies, test and ancillary services
- Documents all services in patient medical record
- Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
- Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.
What You Will Need
- MD Medicine Required
- Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Pay: Range not posted by Endeavor Health for this role
Employment: Full time
Location: Skokie Hospital
Endeavor Job ID: R31365
A Brief Overview
The purpose of this job is to provide quality, appropriate and cost effective medical care for patients.
Required
5 Years of experience with on field professional or collegiate athletics.
What You Will Do
- Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
- Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times
- Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
- Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
- Orders studies, test and ancillary services
- Documents all services in patient medical record
- Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
- Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
- Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.
What You Will Need
- MD Medicine Required
- Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
See All 62 Primary Care Physician Jobs in Illinois
Find roles in Illinois that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Primary Care Physician JobsPrimary Care Physician Jobs by City in Illinois
Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Primary Care Physician Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in primary care physician jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Medical License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school plus completion of a primary care residency
- Board certification or board eligibility in family medicine, internal medicine, or a related specialty
- Valid DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License for prescribing authority
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner in a clinical setting
- Current ACLS and BLS certification consistent with outpatient or hospital-based clinical requirements
Primary Care Physician Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a primary care physician in Illinois?
To practice as a primary care physician in Illinois, you must hold an MD or DO degree, complete a primary care residency program in family medicine, internal medicine, or a related specialty, and obtain an active Illinois Medical License through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. You will also need to pass the USMLE or COMLEX licensing examinations and obtain a DEA registration and Illinois Controlled Substance License before seeing patients independently.
Which companies hire primary care physicians in Illinois?
Employers hiring primary care physicians in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Endeavor Health, and Hospital Sisters Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty physician groups drive the bulk of full-time openings across both urban medical centers and underserved rural communities.
Which Illinois cities have the most primary care physician jobs?
Chicago, Gary, and Byron have the most primary care physician openings in Illinois right now. Chicago dominates because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and community health networks, while Rockford and Springfield reflect steady demand from regional health systems like OSF HealthCare and major federally qualified health centers serving central and northern Illinois communities.
Are there remote primary care physician jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Primary care medicine is fundamentally hands-on, so the large majority of openings require in-person patient care. About 17% of primary care physician openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, care management, or utilization review roles rather than full-scope clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a primary care physician in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly into a new-physician or first-year attending role at a large Illinois health system immediately after residency completion. Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Illinois Health system regularly onboard newly licensed physicians and offer structured mentorship for those transitioning from training. Federally qualified health centers across Illinois, including those in the Chicago metropolitan area and rural downstate communities, often prioritize early-career candidates who hold an active Illinois Medical License and National Health Service Corps eligibility, which can also provide loan repayment as an additional incentive.
Where can I find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to primary care physician jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from hospital systems, group practices, and community health organizations across the state. Search the available roles, find the positions that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
See All 62 Primary Care Physician Jobs in Illinois
Find roles in Illinois that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Primary Care Physician Jobs