<p>A rapidly expanding, physician-run Neuroscience program in Arlington Heights, Illinois is recruiting a fellowship-trained Spine Neurosurgeon to join a multidisciplinary team serving the greater Chicagoland area. The practice operates within a world-renowned healthcare system and offers a high-volume operative environment with advanced technology, interdisciplinary collaboration across neurosurgery, ENT, neuro-oncology, and neurology, and a compensation structure that is not predicated on wRVUs. This is a rare opportunity to build a spine surgery practice with genuine administrative support, academic appointment potential, and a salary range that reflects the seniority of the role.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $600,000 – $900,000 annually, with an aggressive compensation structure not tied to wRVU production</li> <li>Sign-on bonus provided</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, CME allowance, and dedicated meeting time</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship available</li> <li>Opportunities for academic appointments, clinical fellowships, and attending faculty positions</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>High-volume neurosurgical setting within a multidisciplinary Neuroscience program serving the Chicagoland region</li> <li>Physician-run group with strong administrative and leadership support infrastructure</li> <li>Collaborative team includes neurosurgeons, ENT specialists, neuro-oncologists, and neurologists</li> <li>Practice schedule encompasses both clinic and operative components, structured around practice needs</li> <li>Advanced technology environment supporting complex spine and neurosurgical procedures</li> <li>Exposure to — and preference for — advanced procedures including skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, and neuroplastic surgery</li> <li>Opportunities for involvement in research and clinical trials</li> <li>Significant growth potential within an expanding program</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Neurosurgery (ABNS)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Neurosurgery with a specialization in spine surgery</li> <li>Established experience in a high-volume neurosurgical practice</li> <li>Expertise in spine surgery required; experience with skull base, vascular, or neuroplastic procedures preferred but not required</li> <li>Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment</li> <li>Strong communication and leadership skills</li> <li>Prior research or clinical trial involvement preferred</li> <li>Eligible for Illinois medical licensure; H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship available for qualifying candidates</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, diverse dining and cultural amenities, and easy access to the full resources of a world-class metropolitan area. The community is known for its walkable downtown, strong parks system, and family-friendly neighborhoods — an ideal setting for physicians relocating from any region of the country. Chicago's O'Hare International Airport is minutes away, making national travel and conference attendance straightforward.</p>