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Physician: Rheumatology - Geneva, IL

Northwestern Medicine · Geneva, 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

You would join five practicing rheumatologists. How do you like to work in a group that size?

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

Weekend call is one in six. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the call ratio precisely.

Clinics are at Geneva and Elgin with privileges at Delnor and Central DuPage. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names both clinics and both hospitals.

What would you want to know about the panel size and the new patient wait here?

What they are checking: The posting states neither and rheumatology waits are notoriously long.

What would you do

How do you support someone living with pain that will not fully go away?

What they are checking: Rheumatology is a long relationship with chronic disease.

How do you handle inpatient rounds alongside a full clinic?

What they are checking: The posting names inpatient rounds at Delnor and Central DuPage.

How do you manage your in-basket and results without it taking over your evenings?

What they are checking: Rheumatology carries heavy monitoring and message volume between visits.

About the work

Tell me about your rheumatology practice.

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

How do you manage a patient starting a biologic?

What they are checking: Biologic initiation and monitoring is the core of modern rheumatology practice.

How do you work up a patient with symptoms that do not fit a clear diagnosis?

What they are checking: Most rheumatology referrals arrive undifferentiated.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Rheumatologist to join our team in the western suburbs of Chicago. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare provider in the Chicagoland area. • Join a team of 5 practicing Rheumatologists • Full time opportunity at outpatient clinics located in Geneva and Elgin, IL • Call weekend 1:6 • Hospital privileges and inpatient rounds at Northwestern Medicine Delnor and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care • EPIC electronic health record system wide 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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