A rapidly growing, independent physician-run Neuroscience Institute in the northern suburbs of Chicago is recruiting a fellowship-trained Alzheimer/Degenerative Brain Diseases Neurologist to join a one-of-a-kind, multidisciplinary neurosciences program. The position is 100% outpatient — no inpatient rounding, no ED call, no hospital coverage — and sits within a 509-bed comprehensive stroke center that serves as the flagship campus of its health system and the largest facility in the northern Chicago suburbs. Compensation is aggressive, non-RVU-based, and ranges from $300,000 to $500,000 annually, with cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship available.
Perks and Benefits
- Salary range: $300,000 – $500,000 annually; compensation structure is not predicated on wRVUs
- Employed position within a rapidly expanding 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
- Strong administrative and leadership support infrastructure
- Academic appointment available
Practice Highlights
- 100% outpatient practice — no inpatient responsibilities, no ED call, no hospital coverage required
- Flexible clinic schedule determined in collaboration with the physician
- Established 24-hour coverage model in place: neuro-hospitalist, neurocritical care, and endovascular neurology handle all inpatient and emergent needs
- Co-located, multidisciplinary team includes neurosurgeons, subspecialty ENTs, neuro-oncologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, and neurointensivists
- Interdisciplinary, next-generation integrated care model designed to deliver state-of-the-art neurosciences care across northern and central Illinois and eastern Wisconsin
- 509-bed campus designated as a comprehensive stroke center — one of the largest facilities in the northern Chicago suburbs and the largest campus within its health system
- Institute led by internationally recognized neurosurgeons with expertise spanning brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, spinal conditions, skull base disease, pituitary disorders, cranial nerve disorders, facial pain, and general neurology
- State-of-the-art ORs equipped with the latest innovative navigation technology as the Institute continues to expand
- Strong research infrastructure actively supporting clinical trials
- Academic appointment available for candidates with research or teaching interests
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology (ABPN)
- Fellowship training in Alzheimer's disease, degenerative brain diseases, or cognitive disorders required
- Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with a high-volume, subspecialty outpatient cognitive neurology practice
- Interest in clinical research and/or academic collaboration is a plus; academic appointment available
- Cap-exempt H-1B visa candidates welcome
About the Community
This position is based in the northern suburbs of Chicago — a region that offers the cultural, culinary, and professional energy of a world-class city alongside diverse, family-friendly neighborhoods with highly rated public and private schools. Residents enjoy easy access to downtown Chicago's arts, dining, and entertainment scene, as well as abundant outdoor recreation throughout the area. Convenient proximity to major international airports makes regional and national travel straightforward for both professional and personal purposes.