A rapidly growing, physician-led Neuroscience Institute in the northern suburbs of Chicago is recruiting a dual-fellowship-trained Neurocritical Care physician with Vascular Neurology training to join a multidisciplinary team building a destination-level neurosciences program. The 509-bed campus — the largest within its health system and one of the largest facilities in the northern Chicago suburbs — holds Comprehensive Stroke Center designation and serves a broad referral catchment spanning northern and central Illinois and eastern Wisconsin. Compensation is structured as a salary-based employed model ($300,000–$500,000) with no wRVU predication, reflecting the institute's commitment to recruiting nationally competitive talent.
Perks and Benefits
- Salary range: $300,000–$500,000 annually — aggressive, non-wRVU-based compensation model
- Employed position within a rapidly expanding, physician-led Neuroscience service line
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive benefits package: generous PTO, CME allowance with dedicated meeting time, and 401(k)
- Cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship available
- Academic appointment available
- Strong administrative and leadership support infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- 509-bed Comprehensive Stroke Center — the flagship campus of its health system in the northern Chicago suburbs
- Established 24-hour coverage model with Neuro-hospitalist, Neurocritical Care, and Endovascular Neurology already in place
- Fully co-located, multidisciplinary team: neurosurgeons (internationally recognized), subspecialty ENTs, neuro-oncologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, and neurointensivists
- Clinical scope spans brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, spinal conditions, skull base and pituitary disorders, cranial nerve and facial pain disorders, ear/head/neck/eye procedures, and general neurology
- State-of-the-art ORs equipped with the latest innovative navigation technology; Neurosciences Institute expanding to integrate a full suite of physicians and providers under one roof
- Interdisciplinary, next-generation integrated care model delivering top-tier neurosciences care across northern and central Illinois and eastern Wisconsin
- Strong research infrastructure actively supporting clinical trials
- Academic appointment available for candidates with teaching and scholarly interests
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology (ABPN)
- Fellowship training in Neurocritical Care required
- Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology required
- Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with high-acuity neurovascular and neurocritical patient populations in a comprehensive stroke center environment
- Cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
About the Community
This position is based in the northern suburbs of Chicago — a region that combines easy access to one of the country's premier urban centers with the livability of established, diverse suburban communities. Residents enjoy top-rated public and private schools, a rich dining and arts scene, abundant outdoor recreation, and convenient proximity to multiple major airports for regional and national travel. For physicians relocating from out of state or internationally, the northern Chicago suburbs offer a high quality of life at a range of price points, with downtown Chicago's cultural, professional, and culinary resources readily accessible.