Neuro-Hospitalist Physician – East Central Illinois
Listed compensation
$350K - $425K
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Neuro-Hospitalist to join a well-supported inpatient neurology program in East Central Illinois. This position features a true 7 on / 7 off block schedule with 7:00 am – 7:00 pm shifts, delivering 26 weeks off per year and predictable, sustainable work-life balance. You will partner with a dedicated outpatient neurology team, allowing you to focus exclusively on hospital-based care.
The incoming physician will join an expanding regional health system with strong specialty backup and a collegial medical staff. Candidates seeking block scheduling, high acuity inpatient neurology, and freedom from clinic obligations will find this to be an outstanding opportunity.
- Provide inpatient neurologic consultation and management during 7 am – 7 pm shifts
- Evaluate and treat stroke, seizure, altered mental status, and other acute neurologic presentations
- Support emergency department consultations and acute stroke response
- Coordinate transitions of care with the outpatient neurology team
- Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and consulting specialists
- Interpret and coordinate neurodiagnostic testing for inpatients
- Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation
- Deliver patient-focused, quality-driven care
Requirements
- MD or DO degree required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
- Eligible for or active Illinois medical license
Comfort Managing Acute Inpatient Neurologic Conditions
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
- Expected base salary range $350,000 – $425,000+
- 7 on / 7 off block schedule (26 weeks off annually)
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- No outpatient clinic obligations
- CME days plus annual CME allowance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Retirement/pension Plan and Paid Malpractice Coverage
If you are seeking a collegial practice with excellent support and resources, contact Healthcare United today.
Key Responsibilities
The Neuro-Hospitalist will provide inpatient neurologic consultation and management, including the evaluation and treatment of stroke and acute neurologic conditions. They will also coordinate care with the outpatient neurology team and collaborate with hospitalists and intensivists.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neuro-Hospitalist Physician – East Central Illinois at Healthcare United a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,087 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$388k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $388k 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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Living in Effingham
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $234k≈ 0.7× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $725/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 13 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (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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