Chicago-Dedicated Stroke-Busy Teaching Hospital

The Stroke team at Advocate Christ Medical Center is actively recruiting physicians for expansion of our dedicated Stroke service.   

Advocate Christ Medical Center is a 788-bed, premier teaching institution with a dedicated Neuro ICU.  With more than 1,500 affiliated physicians we are a major referral hospital in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart, kidney and lung transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health.  

You will join skilled team in providing the highest level of neurological care.  Using the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies, we have the capabilities to treat the most complex stroke cases, and we offer some of the most experienced specialists in the region. 

Requirement:  All candidates must be BE/BC in general neurology with fellowship training in vascular neurology. Additionally, physicians will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of fellow neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, and neuroradiologists to provide cutting edge neurological care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

Position highlights

• Competitive 2 year Salary Guarantee in the range of $340,000-$380,000.  Placement in the starting range is based on training, experience, certifications etc and will be based on candidates qualifications.
• Competitive sign on bonus
• Provide dedicated inpatient Stroke coverage 
• Participate in Tele Stroke coverage
• Provide outpatient follow up in our Stroke clinic
• Excellent clinical, operational and administrative support
• Collegial group and Neuroscience service line of more than 120 Neurologists
• Join a robust, energetic environment focused on teamwork
• Candidates will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of fellow neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, and neuroradiologists to provide cutting edge neurological care in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• EPIC EMR
• We are a 501c3 organization and positions qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician-led medical group and embedded service line
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients
• H1B visa support is available however this location is not J1 eligible

Training and/or experience required: 

• All candidates must be BE/BC in general neurology with fellowship training in vascular neurology from ACGME accredited programs
• Experienced physicians and new grads are welcome to apply

 Benefits and more:

• Paid Time Off programs for eligible positions
• Health and welfare benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match, in addition to a 3% company contribution for a total employer contribution of up to 6% and other financial wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses 
• Family benefits such as parental leave, adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance 
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid medical liability insurance
• CME allowance
• Relocation assistance up to $12,000

About Oak Lawn, Illinois

Oak Lawn, an attractive Village of 56,000 residents and over 1,800 diverse businesses, has distinguished itself among Chicago’s leading southwest suburbs. Nestled in the center of Cook County, a distinctive “home town” essence flows through Oak Lawn; an unmatched quality evidenced through the community’s affable neighborhoods, dynamic business districts, well- maintained recreational areas and cultural vivacity.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the 3rd largest nonprofit health care system in the United States. We are a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Advocate Health has a combined footprint across six states – Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin. In Illinois and Wisconsin, we serve nearly 3 million patients annually across more than 500 sites of care in 27 hospitals. We are a leading employer in the Midwest with a diverse team of over 77,000, including 3,700+ employed physicians and more than 2,000 Advanced Practice Clinicians in our clinician-led medical group. 

We are committed to lifting others up every single day and in everything we do. By cultivating an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion, we create a welcoming environment where our patients can heal, our teammates can thrive, and our business can grow. Our For ALL mission allows you the chance to grow in ways that will broaden your perspective to deliver the best possible patient care.

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill., is a 749-bed premier teaching institution with more than 1,500 physicians.

Advocate Christ is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart, kidney and lung transplantation; neurosciences, orthopedics; and women’s health. The medical center provides emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.

Advocate Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health, one of the largest not-for-profit, integrated health system in the nation.  

Oak Lawn, an attractive Village of 56,000 residents and over 1,800 diverse businesses, has distinguished itself among Chicago’s leading southwest suburbs. Nestled in the center of Cook County, a distinctive “home town” essence flows through Oak Lawn; an unmatched quality evidenced through the community’s affable neighborhoods, dynamic business districts, well- maintained recreational areas and cultural vivacity.

The resources accessed within Oak Lawn are truly second-to-none. Exceptional educational opportunities are profound, as residents have a choice among a number of public and private school options and several higher education and continuing education institutions. Compassionate and quality healthcare is readily available through various established practices, along with the presence of Advocate Christ Medical Center and Advocate Children’s Hospital. Retailers and restaurateurs along the bustling 95th Street corridor are ready to provide the best in customer service. The cultural and recreational endeavors of residents and visitors are sufficed through the array of community-wide events designed to promote civic pride, along with the superb offerings of the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn and the award-winning Oak Lawn Park District. Over and above all of this, the Village is headed by a dynamic group of leaders who continue to ensure Oak Lawn is afforded the finest in public services and programs.

As the Village comes upon its Centennial Anniversary, it has presented an opportunity for residents and businesses to take a glimpse into the past and see how the community has successfully transformed into the Oak Lawn we all know today. As the past is rich and the present is steadfast, the future remains bright for this established community. The Village, its residents and established businesses welcome you to explore the excellent offerings of Oak Lawn, and to experience first hand the unsurpassed lifestyle so many have come to revere.

About Oak Lawn, IL