Physician: General Neurologist - Crystal Lake, IL
Listed compensation
$365K - $415K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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.
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group is the premier provider of healthcare services in Chicago’s west, south and northwest suburbs, with more than 600 primary care physicians and specialists. Our team works together to provide excellent patient care and exceptional patient experiences using models that follow best practices in outpatient and inpatient settings. RMG offers competitive compensation and benefits within a physician led work environment.
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine is actively seeking a BE/BC General Neurologist to join our team in Crystal Lake, IL, located in the Chicago northwest suburbs.
- Join a well-established busy practice setting
- Outpatient clinic onsite in Crystal Lake, IL
- Inpatient consults at NM Huntley and NM McHenry Hospitals
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
- EPIC electronic health record system
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: $365,000.00
- Salary Range Maximum: $415,000.00
- Compensation: USD 365000 - USD 415000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The General Neurologist will join a well-established busy practice setting, providing outpatient care and inpatient consults at local hospitals. The role emphasizes compassionate care and collaboration within a multi-specialty physician group.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Neurology. The position is full-time and requires a commitment to patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 64% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% 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 ~$390k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $390k 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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Work-life snapshot
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- No nights
- Includes call
Living in Crystal Lake
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $353k≈ 1.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,976/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 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.