Neurosurgeon Opportunity - Chicago, IL
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$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
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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
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Key Skills
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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