<p>A rapidly growing Neuroscience Institute in Arlington Heights, Illinois — in the heart of the Chicagoland metropolitan area — is recruiting a fellowship-trained Sleep Surgeon to build and lead a dedicated surgical sleep program focused on obstructive sleep apnea and upper airway disorders. This is a rare opportunity to practice at the intersection of cutting-edge surgical innovation and multidisciplinary neuroscience care, with a compensation range of $300,000–$500,000 annually, H-1B cap-exempt visa sponsorship, and a clear pathway to research and academic contribution within an established institute.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $300,000–$500,000 annually</li> <li>Sign-on bonus offered</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, CME allowance, and dedicated CME meeting time</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>H-1B cap-exempt visa sponsorship available</li> <li>Administrative and leadership support provided</li> <li>Opportunity to contribute to research and academic publishing activities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Dedicated surgical sleep program within a multidisciplinary Neuroscience Institute focused on personalized patient care and cutting-edge research</li> <li>Primary surgical focus on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and related upper airway disorders</li> <li>Procedural scope includes Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), septoplasty, and nasal and palatal procedures</li> <li>Leadership role in multidisciplinary sleep rounds, collaborating across neuroscience, pulmonology, and ENT specialties</li> <li>Participation in general ENT call schedule as part of broader departmental coverage</li> <li>Active research environment with expectations and support for participation in academic publishing in the field of sleep surgery</li> <li>Rapidly growing program with administrative and leadership infrastructure in place to support clinical and programmatic expansion</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited institution</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery residency</li> <li>Fellowship training in Sleep Surgery required</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Otolaryngology</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated surgical experience in OSA and upper airway disorders, including Inspire hypoglossal nerve stimulation and palatal procedures</li> <li>Prior participation in research and academic publishing in sleep surgery preferred</li> <li>Eligible for H-1B cap-exempt visa sponsorship</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Arlington Heights is a well-established suburb approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, offering an exceptional quality of life with highly rated public schools, vibrant dining and arts scenes, and easy access to the full cultural and professional resources of one of the country's largest metropolitan areas. The region combines the energy of a major urban center with the comfort and affordability of suburban living — an ideal setting for physicians seeking both career momentum and a grounded community lifestyle. Outdoor recreation, professional sports, world-class airports, and a diverse, welcoming population make the Chicagoland area one of the most livable markets in the Midwest.</p>