Physician: Neurology: Movement Disorders - Tinley Park, IL
Listed compensation
$296k-$383k
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Job Description
Company Description
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.
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 is seeking a fellowship trained BC/BE Movement Disorders Neurologist to join the expanding Neurosciences team in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Join a team of 2 Movement Disorders physicians
Employed Full-time Position with Northwestern Medicine
- Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success, and compassionate care within a physician driven team
- Multidisciplinary Movement Disorders team, including Parkinson’s disease genetic testing and biorepository.
- Dedicated physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), and speech therapy support.
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is Ranked No. 13 in the Chicago metro area and Illinois by the U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Hospitals. Our Award-Winning hospital is located just 20 miles from downtown Chicago and proudly serves the southwest suburbs of Chicago near Orland Park. The hospital is a 428 licensed bed facility and is nestled in a highly desirable area of Chicagoland, surrounded by many forest preserves.
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- Fellowship trained in Movement Disorders
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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: $297,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $383,000.00
- Compensation: USD 296000 - USD 383000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialized neurological care for patients with movement disorders within a multidisciplinary team. Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapists to deliver comprehensive patient treatment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Neurology: Movement Disorders - Tinley Park, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 491 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 47 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 62% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in neurology | ranked against 491 Neurology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $296k–$383k | Neurology median $385k (middle half $325k–$450k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$340k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Neurology listings in Illinois | 23 active | 498 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 13% remote · 62% no call · 36% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment993 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology hiring demand | #14 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 48 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 144 postings, 138 closed |
| New Neurology listings | 182 in the last 30 days | 161 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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