Neurosurgeon Opportunity - Chicago, IL

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$750k-$950k

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Job Description

NeurosurgeonPrime Healthcare – Chicago, ILPosition OverviewPrime Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Neurosurgeon to join our distinguished neuroscience team at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This is an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility and have access to advanced operating suites equipped with the latest neuroimagin, neuromonitoring, and robotic-assisted technologies to support precision surgery. Highlights of the Role

  • Join an established, multidisciplinary neuro team including neurosurgery, neurology, and interventional radiology
  • Access to advanced imaging, biplane angiography suites, and comprehensive stroke program resources
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Supportive administration and collegial medical staff
  • Located in Chicago, home to a thriving healthcare ecosystem with over 100 incubators, accelerators, and world-class institutions

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced neurosurgical interventions, including tumor resections, spinal fusions, vascular procedures, and trauma surgeries
  • Diagnose and manage neurological disorders through comprehensive evaluations, imaging interpretations, and personalized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with neurologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists in our integrated care model to optimize patient outcomes
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research opportunities aligned with Prime Healthcare's commitment to evidence-based practices

Qualifications

  • Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
  • Eligible for Illinois medical license
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to excellence in patient care, teaching, and program growth

Pay Transparency

Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $750,000-$950,000. on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Tumor ResectionSpinal FusionTrauma SurgeryNeurological DiagnosisImaging InterpretationTreatment PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationEvidence-Based Practice

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$850k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $850k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution16 jobs · 14 employers

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<$585k
1
$588k
7
$650k-715k
4
$715k-780k
1
$1000k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs

Relocation assistance
77%
Sign-on bonus
62%
401k / retirement match
54% this job
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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 Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Ontario, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Tuition Reimbursement