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Epileptologist / Epilepsy Section Head

NorthShore University HealthSystem
NorthShore University HealthSystem Salary
Evanston, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Advance Your Career as an Epilepsy Program Leader at Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals

Title/Position: Epilepsy Neurologist, Section Head
Location: Evanston, IL
Schedule: Full time

What you will need:

  • License: Medical license or license eligible in the state of Illinois
  • Education: Completion of a one or two-year Epilepsy Fellowship (two-year preferred)
  • Certification: Board certified or Board eligible in Neurology
  • Experience: 5 years of leadership work experience

Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals is recruiting for an exceptional leader to head our Section of Epilepsy within the Department of Neurology. Our renowned Epilepsy Program stands at the forefront of advanced evaluation and treatment for patients with seizure disorders. Lead a dedicated team of professionals in a community-connected system, and contribute to the advancement of epilepsy care. If you are passionate about making a difference and driving excellence in neurology, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

Why Endeavor Health?

Our state-of-the-art epilepsy surgery program-supported by a 4-bed accredited Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and extensive neurophysiology labs-allows us to deliver comprehensive, top-tier care, including individual, continuous, ambulatory, and intra-operative monitoring. As a National Association of Epilepsy Centers Level 3 Epilepsy Center, we are committed to excellence and the highest standards in the field. We offer innovative, personalized treatment plans, the latest therapeutic options, and access to cutting-edge clinical trials.

Joining our team means collaborating with an exceptional multidisciplinary group, supported by a strong referral network that includes Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Physiatrists, Neuro-Ophthalmologists, Neuro-Psychologists, and Neuro-Radiologists. You will also be part of one of the largest academic Neurology groups in the Chicago region-over 40 Neurologists across 11 subspecialties

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to:
* Lead the strategy, care goals, and development of the Epilepsy/EEG Section comprised of a team of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology specialists, APPs and technician support for EEG/EMU testing
* Utilize advanced neurophysiology labs to perform comprehensive individualized monitoring, including continuous and ambulatory monitoring, ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
* Offer intra-operative monitoring services during epilepsy surgeries, leveraging our accredited epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) and state-of-the-art technology for optimal patient care and surgical outcomes.
* Participate in Clinical Research supported by a dedicated research team, as desired
* Train the neurologists of tomorrow with an academic appointment from the

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; consistently rated by the medical students and residents as one of their best learning experiences.

Endeavor Health (NorthShore University HealthSystem, Swedish Hospital, Northwest Community Healthcare, and Edward-Elmhurst Health) is the third largest healthcare delivery system in Illinois. We have nine hospitals with nearly 27,000 team members, more than 6,000 best-in-class physicians and more than 300 local ambulatory locations, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties - stretching 69 miles from Lake County to Will County..

Compensation range: $225,770 to $400,000, plus bonus incentive,. *"As a valued member of an integrated team, your placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to FTE, prior experience, level of administrative work effort, certifications, degrees, subspecialties, projected volumes, and quality performance.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online or may submit their CV to: Shawn A. Watzka, Senior Physician Recruiter at shawn.watzka@endeavorhealth.org

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.


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