Physician: General Psychiatry - Lake Forest, IL
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open psychiatrist jobs in Illinois post a median of $180.50 an hour, the middle half $171.25–$195, across 7 jobs that state their pay. Psychiatrists employed in Illinois earn a median of $124.40 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 17 H-1B applications from Northwestern Medicine for physicians, offering a median $46.34 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors physicians.
Medicare rating of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Medicare gives Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 36% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.
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About the job
Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time board eligible/board certified Adult Psychiatrist to join a collaborative, well‑established behavioral health service line at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital, located in the Chicagoland northern suburbs.
- Join a team of psychiatrists, neurological psychologists and social workers
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient centered care
- Provide consultation and ongoing care for hospitalized patients, with an ED-based crisis social work team supporting placement coordination
- Practice opportunities covering: Inpatient and Outpatient services
- Clinic at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital
- Outstanding compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
- EPIC electronic health record system
NM Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital is ranked No. 7 in the Chicago Metro Area and in Illinois in the U.S. News & World Report for Best Hospitals. This state-of-the-art facility continues a long-standing commitment to deliver world-class medicine to the region, while using its natural surroundings to create a healing, tranquil environment for our patients, visitors and staff.
Qualifications
BE/BC
Equal Opportunity
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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.
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