Physician: General Neurology - DeKalb, IL

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

6 days ago

DeKalb, Illinois$280K - $340KFull TimeNeurology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a General Neurology Physician – $280K-$340K, Day Shift in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicin.

Requirements

BE/BC Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $280K - $340K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

General NeurologyCerebrovascular DiseaseStroke CareMovement DisordersBrain TumorsAlzheimer'sEpilepsySpine SurgeryCochlear ImplantsSleep DisordersAcute Stroke CareNeurosurgeryPatient CareClinical TrialsElectronic Health RecordTeam Collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: General Neurology - DeKalb, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neurology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

This Neurology position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $280k to $340k annually.

This is in line with the national median for Neurology professionals.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in DeKalb, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, Stroke Care, Movement Disorders, Brain Tumors, Alzheimer's, Epilepsy, Spine Surgery. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will join a well-established busy practice setting and provide care in nearly 30 neurosciences subspecialties. Responsibilities include acute stroke care and participation in clinical trials.

Benefits package: CME Allowance, Paid Time Off, Well-being Fund, 401k, Paid Parental Leave, Malpractice Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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