Neurosurgeon
Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital · 4201 Medical Center Dr, McHenry, IL, US, 60050
- Pay: $720,000 – $1,000,000 per year
- Employment: Full-Time (Days)
- Location: Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital — McHenry and Huntley, IL
- Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF91068G
Description
Northwestern Medicine is seeking a BE/BC Neurosurgeon to join our growing team at NM McHenry Hospital and NM Huntley Hospital located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
- Clinics onsite at McHenry and Huntley, IL
- Hospital privliges at Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
- 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
- EPIC electronic health record system
- The community is exceptional with excellent schools, parks, restaurants and plenty of amenities. Easy access to Chicago by car or commuter train.
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is a nationally recognized 143 licensed bed, acute care teaching hospital located in McHenry, Illinois, with more than 600 physicians in 70 specialties who provide comprehensive medical care. The hospital achieved five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2017 and 2018, ranking it among the top 9 percent of hospitals in the nation for quality care. In its 2024-2025 America’s Best Hospitals report, U.S. News and World Report ranked McHenry Hospital No. 13 (tie) in Illinois and No. 12 in the Chicago Metro Area.
Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, an extension of Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, opened in 2016 in Huntley, Illinois, with more than 600 physicians in 70 specialties who provide comprehensive medical care. The 128-bed facility provides access to Level 2 Trauma Center, Medical-Surgical Services and a 12 bed Intensive Care Unit.
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.
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. *Benefits Eligibility is based on classification please note that Casual / Per Diem/Moonlighter classifications are not benefits eligible.
Employer
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving Chicago and its suburbs, from the Streeterville flagship to the north, west, northwest and south suburbs. Its mission is Patients First, and it partners with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine on research and education.
The Northwestern Medicine system:
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago, the academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report
- Central DuPage (Winfield), Delnor (Geneva), Lake Forest, Palos, Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Kishwaukee (DeKalb) and Valley West (Sandwich) hospitals, plus Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton)
- Northwestern Medical Group and regional medical groups, with outpatient centers, cancer centers and Immediate Care clinics across the region
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Northwestern Medicine:
- Work alongside some of the nation's best clinical talent, leading in medical innovation and breakthrough research
- Teaching, research and faculty opportunities through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
- A culture of physician leadership and involvement
- Published pay ranges on every position, plus a CME allowance, paid time off, a well-being fund, 401(k), paid parental leave and malpractice insurance