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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Palos Heights, Illinois

Physician: Neurosurgeon - Palos Heights, IL

SurgeryIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$690K - $875K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.

Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.

While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Neurosurgeon to join our growing team in Palos Heights, IL, located in the south suburbs of Chicago. Fellowship training and clinical experience in complex spine surgery is preferred.

  • A physician led medical group that promotes physician leadership, wellness, and work-life balance
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Competitive compensation
  • Hospital privileges at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

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Accredited by The Joint Commission, NM Palos Hospital is continually recognized as a premier healthcare provider by healthcare rating systems – U.S. News & World Report America's Best Hospitals (2022–23): Ranked No. 14 (tie) in the Chicago Metro Area and Illinois.

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital is located 22 miles from downtown Chicago and proudly serves the south and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The hospital is a 428 licensed bed facility and is nestled in a highly desirable area, surrounded by many forest preserves.

Qualifications

BE/BC

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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.

Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $690,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $875,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 690000 - USD 875000 - yearly

Key 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.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Specialty Care

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 91% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Surgeon Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 11 employers

18
$300k
12
$350k-650k
10
$650k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
17%
CME allowance
13% this job
Relocation assistance
10%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,016 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Palos Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,558/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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