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Physician: Otolaryngology - Sycamore, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Sycamore, 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. What would you want to develop?

What they are checking: The posting offers it explicitly.

What would you want to know about the call arrangement and operating room access here?

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

This is at Sycamore. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the site.

What would you do

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

What they are checking: The posting names an established ENT, allergy and audiology clinic.

How do you handle an airway emergency?

What they are checking: The emergency that defines ENT call at a community hospital.

This is a growing team walking into a busy practice. What would your first six months look like?

What they are checking: The posting names walking into a busy practice with a growing team.

How do you work with employed primary care physicians on a shared record?

What they are checking: The posting names primary care physicians connected to the same EPIC system.

About the work

Tell me about your ENT practice.

What they are checking: The posting seeks a board eligible or certified general otolaryngologist.

What cases do you most want to be doing?

What they are checking: General ENT covers a wide range and fit depends on which part.

How would you handle the allergy side of the practice?

What they are checking: The posting names allergy as part of the established clinic.

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The full job description

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Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is seeking a BE/BC general Otolaryngologist to join our growing team in Sycamore, IL. • Established ENT/Allergy/Audiology Clinic • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group. • Ability to practice general ENT with room for growth in subspecialty areas. • Walk in to a busy practice fueled by large medical group with employed primary care physicians all connected to same EMR system (EPIC), with seamless referrals and communication Sycamore is a charming, fast growing community located in the heart of the Midwest, offering four seasons of recreation, arts and entertainment. Located just 58 miles West of Chicago, Sycamore’s historic downtown offers quaint sophistication served with true hospitality. It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College. Sycamore also offers a strong diverse workforce and thriving business community. 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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