Physician: Neurology: Alzheimers/Dementia – Winfield, IL
Listed compensation
$300K - $400K
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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. 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
The Neurodegenerative Diseases Center of Neurosciences at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (NMCDH) seeks a fellowship trained BC/BE Behavioral Neurologist to join the expanding Memory Care Center. Patient care is foremost and enhanced by our interdisciplinary team from neurosurgery, neurophysiology, behavioral neurology, neuropsychology, social work, and rehab, all of whom practice together in our Center. Funding for investigator-initiated research is possible.
Clinic onsite at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
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
Qualifications
- BE/BC
- Fellowship trained in Behavioral Neurology
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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: $300,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $400,000.00
- Compensation: USD 300000 - USD 400000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is providing patient care within the Neurodegenerative Diseases Center of Neurosciences at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, focusing on memory care. This role involves working within an interdisciplinary team environment that includes neurosurgery, neurophysiology, and neuropsychology.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) and fellowship trained in Behavioral Neurology to join the expanding Memory Care Center. The position is an employed, full-time role within a physician-driven team.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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 ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $350k 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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