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Physician: Allergy and Immunology - Sycamore, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Sycamore, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is an employed part-time position. How does that fit your plans?

What they are checking: The posting states part-time explicitly.

Privileges are at Kishwaukee. What would you want to know about the inpatient expectation?

What they are checking: The posting names the hospital but not what the inpatient work involves.

What would you do

How do you care for children as well as adults in one clinic?

What they are checking: The posting names complex adult and pediatric presentations.

How do you counsel a family on managing a food allergy at school?

What they are checking: Most food allergy management happens outside the clinic.

This is a growing clinic. What would your first six months look like?

What they are checking: The posting names a growing clinic in Sycamore.

How would you build referral relationships with primary care?

What they are checking: A community allergy practice lives on primary care referrals.

About the work

Tell me about your allergy and immunology practice.

What they are checking: The posting seeks a board certified or eligible allergist-immunologist.

How do you manage a patient with a serious food allergy?

What they are checking: The posting names food allergies among the complex presentations.

How do you work up chronic hives that have no obvious cause?

What they are checking: The posting names hives specifically and the workup is often frustrating.

Tell me about your immunotherapy practice.

What they are checking: Immunotherapy is the volume work of an allergy clinic.

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Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking a BC/BE Allergy/Immunology physician to join our growing clinic located in Sycamore, IL, located in far west suburbs of Chicago. • Looking for a candidate who can manage general allergies alongside complex adult and pediatric presentations, including food allergies, hives, allergic rhinitis, severe asthma, and primary immunodeficiencies • Competitive compensation within a physician led work environment • Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital • Employed part-time position with Northwestern Medicine • EPIC electronic health record system wide The DeKalb County community is a warm and vibrant city, full of suburban sophistication, offering four seasons of recreation, arts and entertainment. Located just 60 miles west of Chicago and within easy reach of O'Hare and Midway Airports. It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College. DeKalb County also offers a strong diverse workforce, a great school district and a thriving business community. Also, less than 30 minutes from the neighboring communities of St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia; The Pride of the Fox Valley Community (Kane County). All of which offer great school districts, fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational and unique shopping experiences. Our physicians both live and work close to home. BE/BC 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. 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 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. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

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