Physician: Neurosurgeon - Palos Heights, IL

12 days ago
Palos Heights, Illinois$690K - $875KFull TimeSurgery

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

NeurosurgeonComplex Spine SurgeryPhysician LeadershipPatient CareSpecialty CareHospital-Based Care
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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

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Paid Time Off
Well-being Fund
401k
Paid Parental Leave
Malpractice Insurance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

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