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Physician: Otolaryngology - Huntley, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, 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

The posting names room for growth in subspecialty areas. Which would you want to build?

What they are checking: The posting offers it directly, so a genuine answer says a lot.

What would you want to know about the call arrangement here?

What they are checking: The posting leaves it out, and it shapes a surgeon's life.

What would you do

This is a new ENT and audiology clinic. What would your first six months look like?

What they are checking: The posting names a new outpatient clinic in Huntley.

How would you build a referral base from primary care in the northwest suburbs?

What they are checking: A new subspecialty clinic depends on referrals it does not yet have.

How do you work with audiology as part of the same clinic?

What they are checking: The posting names an ENT and audiology clinic together, which is a specific arrangement.

How do you use advanced practice providers well in an ENT practice?

What they are checking: The posting names APP support.

How do you handle an airway emergency called from the emergency department?

What they are checking: The ENT call that matters most, and the answer shows their preparedness.

About the work

Tell me about your general ENT practice and the procedures you do most.

What they are checking: The posting seeks a general otolaryngologist.

How do you decide whether a case belongs at McHenry or Huntley?

What they are checking: The posting names medical staff privileges at both hospitals.

Where are you with board certification?

What they are checking: The posting states board eligible or board certified.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking a BE/BC general Otolaryngologist to join our growing team in the western suburbs of Chicago. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare provider in the Chicago metro area. • New ENT/Audiology outpatient clinic located in Huntley, IL • Ability to practice general ENT with room for growth in subspecialty areas • Medical staff privileges at NM McHenry Hospital and NM Huntley Hospital • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Medical Group • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care • System wide EPIC platform • APP support 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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