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OSF HealthCare
Rockford, Illinois

General Neurologist - Rockford, IL

Neurology 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

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This is a Salaried position.

Overview

Job Specifics

OSF Medical Group is seeking two BC/BE Neurologists to join a growing and collaborative neurology program serving Rockford, IL.

Join an expanding team currently consisting of two Neurologists and two Advanced Practice Providers.

Opportunity to perform EMG testing and develop a practice based on individual interests and subspecialty expertise.

Support outreach services in Dixon 1-2 days per week, while maintaining a primary practice presence in Rockford.

Benefit from a large established referral network and significant patient demand, with a substantial backlog supporting immediate practice growth.

Collaborate closely with Neurosurgery and the broader OSF Neurology Service Line, with opportunities to refer patients requiring advanced neurological and neurosurgical care.

Enjoy a collegial, team-oriented culture where physicians and APPs work collaboratively to provide exceptional patient care.

36 hours of clinical time and 4 hours of administrative time per week. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., with flexibility to accommodate physician preferences.

  • 100% outpatient practice with no inpatient responsibilities.
  • No after-hour call requirements.
  • Excellent support staff including physicians, APPs, nursing, and clinic personnel who function as a unified team.
  • H1-B and J-1 visa candidates are welcome to apply.
  • EEP Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled
  • The Benefits
  • OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
  • Generous paid time off from Day One!
  • Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
  • Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
  • Sick leave for you or to care for an ill family member
  • CME time and dollars
  • Signing bonus
  • Concierge relocation services
  • Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
  • Paid occurrence-based malpractice
  • Student Loan repayment and counseling

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Full-time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $350,000-$380,00.

Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement

The Community

Experience the best in Rockford, Illinois

The Rockford region of Northern Illinois is a big place with a small feel, an accessible small city with big ideas offering an array of fantastic lifestyle choices. Live in the City of Rockford, with its urban amenities and hustle. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe.

Proud of being known as the “City of Gardens” and the “Forest City,” Rockford is located on the banks of the beautiful Rock River in northern Illinois. It is conveniently located 90 minutes from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison.

The Rockford region offers a number of arts and entertainment, recreation and dining options. Some of the highlights: world-class museums, gardens and parklands; top-notch indoor and outdoor recreation venues including golf courses, rivers, water parks and ice rinks; indoor and outdoor performance arenas and theaters; plus, innovative and vibrant food, drink and shopping.

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About OSF Healthcare

OSF HealthCare is a Catholic health system with 18 inpatient facilities serving Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, driven by our Mission to serve with the greatest care and love. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country and by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers by State.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.

Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.

Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.

Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.

Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality outpatient neurological care while collaborating with a team of physicians and advanced practice providers. Perform EMG testing and support outreach services in Dixon while maintaining a primary practice in Rockford.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical practiceCollaborationAdministrative tasksPrescribing narcoticsTeamworkOutpatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Neurologist - Rockford, IL at OSF HealthCare a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Neurology — ranked against 485 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Relocation assistance
32% this job
Loan repayment
27% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Neurology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 485 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off
CME time and dollars
Signing bonus
Concierge relocation services
Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
Paid occurrence-based malpractice
Student Loan repayment and counseling
Career Development through Physician Leadership Academy