Attending Neurologist (Health System Clinician)

NeurologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$222K - $300K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (Winfield)

Job Description

Lurie Children’s is a leading provider of pediatric care for children of all ages. The mission is to create a compassionate, nurturing environment where young patients feel safe, while delivering the best pediatric care experience for the entire family. Serve as a community leader in providing health and wellness information.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM) seek a full-time, non-tenure-eligible Health System Clinician in the Division of Neurology.

The position will be employed by the Lurie Children’s Medical Group (LCMG) and part of the Operating Unit of Pediatrics. The position will be part of the Lurie Children’s Neurology Team at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) in the western suburbs of Chicago.

The Lurie Children’s pediatric program at Central DuPage Hospital is the 5th largest pediatric center in metro Chicago and includes a 7-bed PICU, 35-bed Level III NICU, 22 general pediatric beds staffed 24/7 by pediatric hospitalists, a 16-bed pediatric emergency department and extensive outpatient clinics offering 22 pediatric subspecialties. CDH is a pediatric regional referral center with over 500 incoming pediatric transports per year including over 100 neurologic transports per year.

This fully affiliated position will have outpatient clinics at Central DuPage Hospital and will participate in inpatient consults at Central DuPage Hospital shared with four other Lurie Children’s pediatric neurologists. Participation in teaching and research conferences at CDH and downtown is encouraged.

Inquiries for more information should be directed to Dr. Grant Hahn, Medical Director, Northwestern Medicine/Lurie Children’s Partnership.

Location

Central DuPage Hospital – Winfield, IL

Qualifications

The successful candidate must be an MD or DO and be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology. The candidate must also have an unrestricted license in the State of Illinois. This is not a J-1 visa qualified position.

In addition, the candidate will be required to obtain medical staff membership and privileges at Lurie Children’s and any other required health care institution, complete credentialing by managed care organizations and complete certain Human Resources employment processes, including providing proof ability to lawfully work in the United States, a pre-employment background check, employee health screening, and receipt of satisfactory professional references if requested. The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

K.S.A.'s

  • Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine with specialization in pediatrics.
  • Valid licenses for State of Illinois.
  • Board certification or board eligibility required.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skill.
  • Passion for pediatric care.

Job Duties

Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and children to check and record their physical and mental development.

Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.

  • Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history.
  • Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration.
  • Diagnosis, treatment and screening of mental health illness in pediatric population.
  • Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
  • Consult with fellow pediatric partners and nurses on best practices.

Examine and treat injuries; refer to physicians of other specialties when necessary (e. g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.).

Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures. Emphasis on early detection and prevention.

Maintain updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.).

  • Advocate for patients, families, and fellow staff members.
  • Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.

Education

MD/DO: Medicine (Required)

Pay Range

$222,000-$300,000 Salary

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.

Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
  • 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan servicing and support
  • Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
  • Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

AI Notice

Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.

It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

Key Responsibilities

The Attending Neurologist will conduct thorough examinations, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients while providing ongoing care and consultations. They will also advocate for patients and families while maintaining accurate medical records and advising on disease prevention.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric neurologyClinical examinationPatient advocacyMedical record maintenanceTreatment planningNeurological assessmentInpatient consultationOutpatient careCollaborationPreventive medicine

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 66% have no call, 49% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$261k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $261k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 467 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Winfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k≈ 1.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,493/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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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About Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support