Neurosurgeon Job at Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale, IL

  Be Part of Something Great at our Brain and Spine Institute

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving community? Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neurosurgeon to join our rapidly growing Brain and Spine Institute at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative, patient-centered team that is committed to excellence in neurosurgical care. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment designed for growth and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Access to state-of-the-art surgical suites and equipment
• Onsite Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services for seamless patient care
• EPIC EMR system for streamlined documentation and communication
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance and generous signing bonus
• Proven success with J1 and H1B visa sponsorships

Qualifications for this opportunity are as follows:

- Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Residency training program in Neurological Surgery.

- Certification Current certification in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery or in Neurological Surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or its equivalent.

- Board certification must be achieved within five years of being admissible to take the exam.

- Clinical Experience Applicant must provide documentation of provision of neurological surgery services (50 cases) representative of the scope and complexity of the privileges requested during the last 24 months (waived for applicants who completed training during the previous year).

Comprehensive Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At SIH, we understand that great care starts with taking care of our team. That’s why we offer an extensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Wellness program

Financial Security
• Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Income replacement coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (with optional buy-up)
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Group accident, critical illness, term life, and hospital indemnity insurance

Professional Support & Development
• Medical malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education (CME)
• Tuition assistance
• One professional membership dues covered
• Medical staff dues and fees, including medical board, license, and DEA

Time Away & Support
• Earned time off
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and personal assistance services
• Employees Helping Employees program
• Service awards

Incentives & Bonuses
• Sign-on, relocation, productivity, quality, and training completion bonuses
• Advanced practice provider supervisory stipend
• Student loan assistance

Shape the Future of Healthcare at Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH):

At SIH, your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your potential is amplified. As the region’s largest not-for-profit health system, we serve over 330,000 residents across southern Illinois with a dedicated team of 4,000 employees and more than 650 physicians and APPs in 60+ specialties. What sets us apart is our physician-led approach. From the top down, our medical group drives innovation and strategy, creating a culture where physicians lead with purpose and collaborate with passion. You’ll find strong pathways for leadership, access to advanced resources, and a work environment built on respect, support, and shared goals.

Physician engagement isn’t an afterthought—it’s a priority. Through regular feedback and continuous dialogue, we take action to enhance your experience and empower your career.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you’re seeking a career with purpose in a community that values your contribution—SIH is where your next chapter begins.

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