Physician: Gastroenterology Hospitalist - Lake Forest, IL

Physician: Gastroenterology Hospitalist - Lake Forest, IL

Northwestern Medicine is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago's metro area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences, using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do. We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission Patients First.

Job Description

NM Health Network Medical Group is seeking a BE/BC, fellowship-trained Gastroenterology Hospitalist to join our team in Lake Forest, IL, located in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

This is a hospital-based role focused on inpatient gastroenterology care, consultative services, and endoscopic procedures for hospitalized and emergency department patients. The ideal candidate will be proficient in upper and lower endoscopy, PEG placement, and the management of GI emergencies, including GI bleeding, food impactions, and volvulus.

The GI Hospitalist will work alongside established interventional endoscopists and Northwestern Medicine subspecialists to provide comprehensive patient care.

• Schedule: 26-weeks, 7-day weeks, 12-hour days (1 week on/1 week off)
• This position will be supported by an Advanced Practice Provider to facilitate inpatient consults and transition of care
• A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
• Part of Northwestern Medicine's Digestive Health Institute (DHI), a nationally recognized, integrated digestive health program
• Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
• Hospital privileges at NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
• EPIC electronic health record system

NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is a community hospital located in Lake Forest, Illinois Rated a 5-star hospital, the highest possible rating by CMS, and named the Consumer Choice hospital in Lake and Kenosha counties for 10 years in a row by National Research Corporation. The hospital has been ranked No. 8 (tie) in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois by U.S. News & World Report, (2024 2025).

Qualifications

BE/BC

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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 (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.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion practicing medicine. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.