Physician: General Neurology - DeKalb, IL

NeurologyIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$280K - $340K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

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. 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 is seeking a BE/BC General Neurologist to join our growing neurosciences program at Kishwaukee Hospital located in DeKalb, IL. Highlights of the program include:

Join a well-established busy practice setting

Hospital Privileges at Kishwaukee Hospital

  • Nearly 30 neurosciences subspecialties, including respected programs in cerebrovascular disease and stroke, movement disorders, brain tumors, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, spine surgery, cochlear implants and sleep disorders
  • Acute stroke care with advanced treatment options, including access to clinical trials
  • Conventional and complex neurosurgery of the brain, brain stem and spine
  • Employed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group

EPIC Electronic Health Record System

The DeKalb County community is a warm and vibrant city, full of suburban sophistication, offering four seasons of recreation, arts and entertainment. Located just 60 miles west of Chicago and within easy reach of O'Hare and Midway Airports.

It is coupled with Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Community College. DeKalb County also offers a strong diverse workforce, a great school district and a thriving business community.

Also, less than 30 minutes from the neighboring communities of St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia; The Pride of the Fox Valley Community (Kane County). All of which offer great school districts, fine dining, arts and entertainment, recreational and unique shopping experiences. Our physicians both live and work close to home.

Qualifications

BE/BC

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: $280,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $340,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 280000 - USD 340000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will join a well-established, busy general neurology practice setting within Northwestern Medicine's growing neurosciences program at Kishwaukee Hospital. Responsibilities include providing care within a program that offers nearly 30 neurosciences subspecialties and acute stroke care with advanced treatment options.

Licensure & Certifications

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in General Neurology to join the employed full-time position. The role requires working within the Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group and utilizing the EPIC electronic health record system.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

EPIC EHR

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% 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 ~$310k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $310k 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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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in DeKalb

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$258k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,379/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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 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