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Physician: Neurological Critical Care - Palos Heights, IL

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare·Palos Heights, Illinois

$345,000 - $390,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs
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Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide specialized neurological care to patients within a 425-bed community-based hospital. Collaborate with the neurosciences program to deliver high-quality, individualized hospital-based care.

Company DescriptionNorthwestern 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 DescriptionNorthwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Neurological Critical Care Intensivist to join our growing neurosciences program at Palos Hospital located in Palos Heights, IL.

425-bed community-based hospitalHospital privileges at NM Palos HospitalEmployed full-time position with Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical GroupEPIC electronic health record system wideEasy access to downtown ChicagoQualificationsBE/BCAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.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 CheckNorthwestern 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.

BenefitsIn 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 : $345,000.00

Salary Range

Maximum: $390,000.00 Compensation: USD 345000 - USD 390000 - yearly

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Neurology. Must be able to obtain hospital privileges at NM Palos Hospital.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Neurology
  • Epic EHR
  • Clinical Diagnosis
  • Hospitalist Care
  • Neurosciences

Benefits

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

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$345,000 - $390,000/yr
Location
Palos Heights, Illinois
Posted
May 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
NM

Hiring organization

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care. It encompasses the research, teaching, and patient care activities of the...

Salary listed on 2,040 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Neurological critical care in Illinois

Neurological critical care roles in Illinois are typically in demand at hospital-based programs that need physicians for complex neurocritical patients and coverage continuity. This role is competitive because it requires BE/BC in Neurology and the ability to obtain hospital privileges at NM Palos Hospital, while the compensation and benefits package includes paid parental leave, PTO, 401k, malpractice insurance, and CME allowance. Before applying, confirm your board status and privileges eligibility; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.

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