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Physician: Neurosurgeon - McHenry and Huntley, IL

Northwestern Medicine · McHenry, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What would you want to know about the call arrangement here?

What they are checking: The posting leaves it out and neurosurgical call is demanding.

Clinics at McHenry and Huntley with privileges at McHenry. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting names both clinics and the named hospital privileges.

What would you do

How do you talk to a family before an operation that carries real risk?

What they are checking: Consent in neurosurgery is a conversation about what could be lost.

How do you handle a complication with the patient and the team afterwards?

What they are checking: Every neurosurgeon has them, and how they are handled distinguishes people.

This is a growing team. What would your first six months look like?

What they are checking: The posting names the team as growing.

How would you build referral relationships in this community?

What they are checking: A community neurosurgical practice lives on referrals.

About the work

Tell me about your neurosurgical practice.

What they are checking: The posting seeks a board eligible or certified neurosurgeon.

What cases do you most want to be doing?

What they are checking: Neurosurgical practice splits between cranial and spine and fit depends on which.

How do you decide when a patient should not have surgery?

What they are checking: The most consequential neurosurgical decision and the one that gets skipped.

How do you decide a case needs a larger center?

What they are checking: The posting names a 143-bed community hospital and its extension.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

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. BE/BC All 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 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.

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