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Physician: OBGYN Hospitalist - Kishwaukee, IL

Northwestern Medicine · DeKalb, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

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

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About your past

What would you want to know about the shift pattern and delivery volume at Kishwaukee?

What they are checking: The posting states neither and both decide what the job is.

What would you do

How is hospitalist work different from having your own panel?

What they are checking: The posting is a hospitalist line, where every patient is someone else's.

An obstetric emergency happens at delivery. Walk me through it.

What they are checking: Hemorrhage and shoulder dystocia are what an obstetric hospitalist is there for.

This is a level two labor and delivery unit with neonatal support around the clock. How does that shape what you can keep there?

What they are checking: The posting states the level and the neonatal cover, which decides who stays.

How do you work with maternal-fetal medicine on a high-risk patient?

What they are checking: The posting names MFM available for consults and co-management.

How do you work with a private physician whose patient you are covering?

What they are checking: The posting names surgical and delivery assists, which means working to someone else's plan.

About the work

Tell me about your obstetrics and gynecology practice.

What they are checking: The posting seeks an OB/Gyn hospitalist.

How do you manage an antepartum patient who is admitted for a long stay?

What they are checking: The posting names managing antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients.

Walk me through evaluating a patient in obstetric triage.

What they are checking: The posting names OB triage as a core responsibility.

How do you handle a gynecology consult from the emergency department?

What they are checking: The posting names gynecology consults as a responsibility.

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The full job description

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Northwestern Health Network Medical Group is actively seeking full-time OBGYN Hospitalist physicians to join our growing team in Kishwaukee, IL, located in the far west suburbs of Chicago. • Responsibilities will include: Manage antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients, OB triage, Gyn consults, Surgical and OB delivery assists, ED coverage for OB/Gyn patients • Deliveries at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL – level II Labor and Delivery with 24/7 neonatal support • Maternal Fetal Medicine available for consults and co-management of high-risk patients • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care • EPIC electronic health record system 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. 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. BE/BC Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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 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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