Job Description

UW Health in Northern Illinois - Neurohospitalist

Position Highlights

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to join our growing neurology team as a neurohospitalist. This is an exciting opportunity for a physician who enjoys the complexity and variety of inpatient neurology and wants a practice focused exclusively on hospital-based care.

The neurohospitalist will provide comprehensive inpatient neurological care, including consultation services, daily management of neurology inpatients and coordination of care across our 350-bed SwedishAmerican Hospital. This role offers a 7-on/7-off schedule, providing dedicated time away from the hospital while maintaining continuity of care during your assigned week.

Position highlights include:

• Dedicated inpatient neurology practice with no outpatient clinic responsibilities
• 7-on/7-off schedule shared between two Neurology Hospitalists
• Daily inpatient rounding and comprehensive neurology consultation services
• Opportunity to care for a broad range of acute and complex neurological conditions
• Collaboration with hospitalists, intensivists, nursing teams and other specialists
• Strong focus on continuity and coordination of care throughout the hospitalization
• After completion of daily onsite responsibilities, remote pager call from home for ongoing consultations, urgent issues and patient care needs
• Opportunity to participate in the continued growth and development of the inpatient neurology program
• Access to the resources and subspecialty expertise of a large, integrated health system

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient neurology consultation services for hospitalized patients as requested by admitting providers
• Conduct daily rounds on assigned neurology inpatients and develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and complex neurological conditions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans and prognosis
• Coordinate care transitions, including discharge planning and appropriate outpatient follow-up
• Complete timely and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record

Education

• MD or DO - Required
• Successful completion of an accredited Neurology residency program in the United States - Required

License/Certifications

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Neurology - Required
• Active Illinois medical license or eligibility for Illinois medical licensure - Required
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain prior to or upon hire - Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an inpatient or hospital-based neurology setting
• Experience with stroke care and acute neurological emergencies
• Fellowship training or specialized expertise in an area of inpatient neurology is welcomed
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered neurological care

Benefits

UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary (based on experience):

o $383,394 - $427,897

• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses and hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid
• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
• Retirement plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Generous provider referral bonus

About UW Health in Northern Illinois

UW Health in northern Illinois is a division of UW Health, one of the nation's leading academic health systems. Forbes has again recognized UW Health as one of the best employers in Illinois, ranking it fifth overall in the state and the highest-ranked health system in Illinois for 2025. Based in Rockford, Illinois, our organization includes a medical group of more than 370 employed providers across over 40 specialties, serving a 12-county referral region of more than 750,000 residents. Through our partnership with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, patients have access to advanced specialty care while providers enjoy the benefits of practicing within a growing, academically affiliated health system.

About the Greater Rockford Area

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and Northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.