Physician: Neurosurgeon - Palos Heights, IL
Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Neurosurgeon – $690K-$875K, Complex Spine in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicin.
Requirements
- 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: $690K - $875K
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
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
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Neurosurgeon - Palos Heights, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Surgery 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.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $690K - $875K.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Palos Heights, Illinois.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Neurosurgeon, Complex Spine Surgery, Physician Leadership, Patient Care, Specialty Care, Hospital-Based Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Neurosurgeon will join a growing team in Palos Heights, IL, providing world-class care within the Northwestern Medicine system. This role involves practicing medicine while focusing on patient needs and collaborating within a physician-led medical group.
Benefits package: Continuing Medical Education Allowance, Paid Time Off, Well-being Fund, 401k, Paid Parental Leave, Malpractice Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Surgery physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
12d ago
Is this your job?
Claim this listing to see who's viewing it — free, no credit card.
Similar Jobs
Registered Nurse (Theatre - General Surgical & Gynaecology & Plastics)
Mq
Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery Part-time
American Addiction Centers
Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical
Valley Healthlink
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General and Acute Care Surgery
Duke Health
Physician Assistant- Ambulatory Surgery - NYP/The One - White Plains, NY
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Physician Assistant – Surgery | Full-Time, Days (Brooklyn Campus)
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital