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Physician: Pulmonary Medicine - DeKalb, 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

The role splits evenly between inpatient consultation and outpatient clinic. How do you like working both?

What they are checking: The posting states the split explicitly.

The posting mentions managing sleep apnea patients. How do you want that to fit into your practice?

What they are checking: The posting names it as an opportunity rather than a requirement.

You would join two pulmonary physicians and two advanced practice providers. How do you like to work in a group that size?

What they are checking: The posting states the team composition.

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

What they are checking: The posting leaves it out, and with a team of two it is the decisive question.

Privileges at Kishwaukee in DeKalb, in the far west suburbs. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names the hospital and the area.

What would you do

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

What they are checking: The posting says the team is growing, which means building as well as seeing patients.

How do you decide when a patient needs transfer to a larger center?

What they are checking: The posting names privileges at Kishwaukee, a community hospital.

About the work

Tell me about your pulmonary practice.

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

How do you manage a patient with severe COPD who keeps coming back?

What they are checking: The readmitting COPD patient is the bulk of a community pulmonary practice.

Tell me about your bronchoscopy experience.

What they are checking: Procedural volume shapes what a pulmonologist can offer a community hospital.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking a full-time BE/BC Pulmonologist to join our growing team in DeKalb, IL, located in the far west suburbs of Chicago. • Join a team of 2 Pulmonary physicians and 2 APPs • Provide an even split between inpatient consultation and outpatient pulmonary service with opportunities to manage sleep apnea patient (with no critical care duties) • Hospital privileges at NM Kishwaukee • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund • Competitive compensation • EPIC electronic health record system • Visa sponsorship negotiable 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 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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