<p>A rapidly growing Neuroscience Institute in the northern suburbs of Chicago is recruiting a fellowship-trained Laryngologist to build and lead a high-impact laryngology practice within its expanding Otolaryngology division. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape a dedicated voice, airway, and swallowing program inside a 509-bed comprehensive stroke center — one of the largest facilities in the Chicago metro's northern suburbs — backed by internationally recognized neurosurgeons and a full multidisciplinary subspecialty infrastructure. Compensation ranges from $300,000 to $550,000+ under a non-wRVU model, and cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship is available.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive total compensation: <strong>$300,000 – $550,000+</strong></li> <li>Non-wRVU compensation model providing greater income stability and predictability</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided</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>Employed position within a well-resourced, growing Neurosciences program</li> <li>Strong administrative and leadership support for program development</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Primary clinical focus on diagnosis and treatment of voice, airway, and swallowing disorders across the full spectrum of laryngologic disease</li> <li>Procedural scope includes videostroboscopy, laryngeal EMG, Botox injections, and advanced microlaryngeal surgery</li> <li>Lead and develop a multidisciplinary voice and swallow clinic in direct collaboration with Speech-Language Pathology</li> <li>Integrated subspecialty collaboration with Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, and ENT subspecialists within the same system</li> <li>509-bed campus designated as a comprehensive stroke center and the largest facility within its health system in the northern Chicago suburbs</li> <li>Neurosciences Institute encompasses expertise in brain tumors, skull base disease, cranial nerve disorders, cerebrovascular disease, pituitary disorders, spinal conditions, ear/head and neck, and facial pain — providing a rich referral ecosystem for complex laryngologic cases</li> <li>State-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the latest surgical navigation technology; the Institute is actively expanding its OR suite and physician roster</li> <li>Team led by internationally recognized neurosurgeons with a culture of innovation and personalized, team-based care</li> <li>Opportunity to drive program development, clinical innovation, and growth of the laryngology service line from an early stage</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</li> <li>Fellowship training in Laryngology required</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Illinois</li> <li>Procedural proficiency in videostroboscopy, laryngeal EMG, Botox injection, and microlaryngeal surgery</li> <li>Demonstrated interest in program development, clinical innovation, and multidisciplinary team-based care</li> <li>Eligible candidates may be sponsored for cap-exempt H-1B visa</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>This position is based in the northern suburbs of Chicago — a region that consistently ranks among the most livable in the Midwest, offering top-rated public and private schools, a rich dining and arts scene, and abundant recreational options across all four seasons. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Chicago and both O'Hare and Midway international airports, making the area equally convenient for professional travel and personal connectivity. The communities here are family-friendly and diverse, with a wide range of housing options at price points well below those of comparable urban neighborhoods — a meaningful quality-of-life advantage for physicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets.</p>