Neurosurgeon
Northwestern Medicine · Palos Heights, IL
Posted October 17, 2026
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital (Palos Heights) · 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL, US, 60463
- Pay: $690,000 – $875,000 per year
- Employment: Full-Time (Days)
- Location: Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital (Palos Heights)
- Northwestern Medicine Job ID: REF87004O
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
- EPIC electronic health record system
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.
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