Neurosurgeon Jobs
Neurosurgeon jobs are open across academic medical centers, private hospitals, and integrated health systems, at every level from newly board-certified to department chief, with specializations in spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and cerebrovascular surgery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to join our growing, DNV-accredited stroke and neuroscience program. Become part of a well-established neuroscience program within a Level I Trauma Center. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including neurosurgery, neurology, critical care, emergency medicine, and other key specialties. Supported by four dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) aligned with the neurosurgery service. Access an in-hospital outpatient clinic, allowing for seamless patient care and convenient access while on call. Benefit from a strong referral network through OSF Medical Group and trusted community partners.
THE BENEFITS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $850K–$1M
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY
Experience the best in Rockford, Illinois
The Rockford region of Northern Illinois is a big place with a small feel, an accessible small city with big ideas offering an array of fantastic lifestyle choices. Live in the City of Rockford, with its urban amenities and hustle. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe. Proud of being known as the “City of Gardens” and the “Forest City,” Rockford is located on the banks of the beautiful Rock River in northern Illinois. It is conveniently located 90 minutes from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison. The Rockford region offers a number of arts and entertainment, recreation and dining options. Some of the highlights: world-class museums, gardens and parklands; top-notch indoor and outdoor recreation venues including golf courses, rivers, water parks and ice rinks; indoor and outdoor performance arenas and theaters; plus, innovative and vibrant food, drink and shopping.
Visit org/rockford to download our full community guide.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Us
Physician Recruiter: Brandi McCombs
Email: brandi.n.mccombs@osfhealthcare.org
INTRODUCTION
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to join our growing, DNV-accredited stroke and neuroscience program. Become part of a well-established neuroscience program within a Level I Trauma Center. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including neurosurgery, neurology, critical care, emergency medicine, and other key specialties. Supported by four dedicated Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) aligned with the neurosurgery service. Access an in-hospital outpatient clinic, allowing for seamless patient care and convenient access while on call. Benefit from a strong referral network through OSF Medical Group and trusted community partners.
THE BENEFITS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $850K–$1M
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
THE COMMUNITY
Experience the best in Rockford, Illinois
The Rockford region of Northern Illinois is a big place with a small feel, an accessible small city with big ideas offering an array of fantastic lifestyle choices. Live in the City of Rockford, with its urban amenities and hustle. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe. Proud of being known as the “City of Gardens” and the “Forest City,” Rockford is located on the banks of the beautiful Rock River in northern Illinois. It is conveniently located 90 minutes from Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison. The Rockford region offers a number of arts and entertainment, recreation and dining options. Some of the highlights: world-class museums, gardens and parklands; top-notch indoor and outdoor recreation venues including golf courses, rivers, water parks and ice rinks; indoor and outdoor performance arenas and theaters; plus, innovative and vibrant food, drink and shopping.
Visit org/rockford to download our full community guide.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
- Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
- Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
- Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
- Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Us
Physician Recruiter: Brandi McCombs
Email: brandi.n.mccombs@osfhealthcare.org
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Mayo Clinic9
- Ascension8
- CommonSpirit Health7
- Prisma Health7
- Atrium Health6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services174
- Education49
- Non-Profit & Social Services10
- Science & Research10
- Consulting & Professional Services8
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in neurosurgeon jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited neurosurgery residency program
- Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Active state medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in the hiring state
- DEA registration and eligibility to obtain hospital privileges
- Fellowship training in spine, cerebrovascular, pediatric, or skull-base neurosurgery
- Demonstrated operative case volume and experience with intraoperative neuromonitoring
Tips for Your Neurosurgeon Job Search
Tailor your CV to subspecialty focus
Neurosurgeon CVs should lead with operative case volume by subspecialty, not a generic summary. Reviewers at academic centers want to see fellowship-level case counts for endovascular or skull-base work before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists neurosurgeon openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by practice setting
Academic, private group, and hospital-employed positions each have different expectations for research output, call schedules, and compensation structure. Filtering by practice type before applying saves time and ensures your application materials address what that employer actually values.
Document your board certification status clearly
Many postings distinguish between board-eligible and board-certified candidates at the shortlisting stage. State your ABNS certification status, exam date, or expected eligibility date in the first section of your CV so recruiters don't have to hunt for it.
Prepare for a multi-stage interview format
Expect a department grand rounds presentation, one-on-one meetings with section chiefs, and a separate conversation with hospital administration. Prepare a research or quality-improvement talk that translates your clinical interests for both surgeon and non-surgeon audiences.
Negotiate call schedule before accepting an offer
Call frequency and trauma coverage obligations vary widely between institutions and directly affect long-term job satisfaction. Ask for a written breakdown of average call nights per month and how unplanned call is handled before you sign any letter of intent.
Neurosurgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most neurosurgeons?
The companies hiring the most neurosurgeons right now include Mayo Clinic, Ascension, and CommonSpirit Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems affiliated with academic medical centers consistently post the highest volume of neurosurgeon openings nationwide.
How many neurosurgeon jobs are remote?
About 2% of neurosurgeon openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in telehealth consultations, second-opinion services, and pre-operative or post-operative patient evaluations rather than direct surgical care. Intraoperative and acute trauma responsibilities remain fully on-site by nature.
How do you become a neurosurgeon?
Becoming a neurosurgeon requires completing a four-year medical degree, followed by a seven-year neurosurgery residency accredited by the ACGME. After residency, most candidates pursue a one- to two-year fellowship in a subspecialty such as spine, pediatric, or cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Passing the ABNS primary and oral board examinations achieves full board certification and is required by most employers.
Can I get hired as a neurosurgeon without extensive independent practice experience?
Newly residency-trained neurosurgeons are routinely hired into their first attending roles directly out of training, so independent practice experience is not a prerequisite. Academic centers and large health systems often prefer candidates who have completed a fellowship and can demonstrate strong case volume in a subspecialty focus area, even without prior independent attending experience. Starting in a mentored group practice setting is a common entry point.
What does the neurosurgeon interview process look like?
The neurosurgeon interview process typically begins with a phone or video screening with a department administrator or physician recruiter, followed by an on-site visit over one to two days. During the site visit, candidates usually deliver a clinical or research presentation to the department, meet individually with section chiefs and department leadership, tour surgical facilities, and hold a separate meeting with hospital or practice administration to discuss operational expectations.
Where can I find and apply to neurosurgeon jobs?
You can find and apply to neurosurgeon jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your subspecialty focus, practice setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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