<p>A fellowship-trained Laryngologist is sought to build a specialized, high-impact voice, airway, and swallowing program within a renowned Neuroscience Institute in the Chicagoland area, based in Arlington Heights, IL. This is a rare opportunity to establish and grow a dedicated laryngology practice inside a multidisciplinary neurosciences environment — collaborating directly with Speech-Language Pathology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and ENT subspecialists from day one. The compensation model is non-wRVU, providing income stability uncommon in procedural specialties, with a ceiling above $550,000. Candidates with a genuine interest in program development and innovation will find meaningful runway here.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range of $300,000 – $550,000+, structured on a non-wRVU model for predictable income stability</li> <li>Sign-on bonus provided</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice coverage with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, CME allowance, and 401(k)</li> <li>Cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates</li> <li>Strong administrative and leadership support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dedicated laryngology practice focused on voice, airway, and swallowing disorders within a growing Neuroscience Institute</li> <li>Procedural scope includes videostroboscopy, laryngeal EMG, Botox injections, and advanced microlaryngeal surgery</li> <li>Leadership role in multidisciplinary voice and swallow clinics co-led with Speech-Language Pathology</li> <li>Active collaboration with Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and ENT subspecialists in a team-based care model</li> <li>Opportunity to develop and shape a new specialized program — meaningful influence over clinical protocols, referral pathways, and service-line growth</li> <li>Emphasis on personalized, cutting-edge neurological care with an institutional commitment to advancing neurosciences</li> <li>Supportive environment for innovation and academic or programmatic development</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOto)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Laryngology required</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Illinois</li> <li>Prior experience in a multidisciplinary clinical setting preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated interest in program development, clinical innovation, and team-based care models</li> <li>H-1B cap-exempt visa sponsorship available for qualified international candidates</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Arlington Heights is a well-established suburb approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, consistently ranked among the most livable communities in Illinois. Residents enjoy highly rated public schools, a vibrant downtown district, abundant parks and recreational amenities, and straightforward access to all that Chicago offers — professional sports, world-class dining, cultural institutions, and O'Hare International Airport — without the cost or density of urban living. The northwest suburbs attract physicians and their families seeking a high quality of life, strong community infrastructure, and easy proximity to a major metropolitan center.</p>