Physician: Epileptology - Winfield, IL

HealthcareNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$340k-$370k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s metro area, with more than 700 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences, using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. NMRMG offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment.

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.

Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.

While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group (NMRMG) is seeking a fellowship trained Epileptologist to support the clinical epilepsy patient population in Neurology. Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (NMCDH) and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital have built the leading neurosciences program in Chicago’s western suburbs, including one of the first Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Illinois.

  • Patient care time encompasses ambulatory clinic, inpatient coverage, diagnostic testing and interpretation.
  • Outpatient clinic located at NM Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL
  • IOM and EEG reading/interpretation as per schedule
  • Call coverage will be independent and focused on the support of RMG Epilepsy patient care
  • EPIC electronic health record system wide

Qualifications

BE/BC and fellowship trained in Epileptology

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $340,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $370,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 340000 - USD 370000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will support the clinical epilepsy patient population in Neurology, providing care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include ambulatory clinic work, inpatient coverage, and diagnostic testing and interpretation.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be board eligible or board certified and fellowship trained in Epileptology. The position requires expertise in patient care and diagnostic testing related to epilepsy.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

EEG InterpretationClinical Support

Healthcare Professional Career Context

Of the 50 active healthcare listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 78% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$355k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $355k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare ranks #10 of 17 employers hiring Physician on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Epileptology - Winfield, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

6.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Winfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,493/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Paid time off
Well-being fund
401k
Paid parental leave
Malpractice insurance