Spine-Focused Opportunity with Leading Academic Health System in Midwest

A leading Midwestern academic health system is looking for a spine-focused, general neurosurgeon to join. This is the largest health system in its state and among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States. The system has a unique partnership with one of the nation’s leading medical schools. As an academic health system, this organization works to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and treatments with the highest quality of patient care. Its strategic service lines, cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant have received national recognition for quality patient care over the decades.

The admitting hospital is a full-service, 200+-bed hospital with an adjacent outpatient surgery center committed to providing exceptional care and service for the whole family. It is a member of the academic health system but is an independent non-profit organization with its own board of managers, CEO, executive management team and community representation.

Hospital Features:
• All private patient rooms, including private neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) rooms.
• Level III Trauma Center
• 24/7 Hospitalist/Nocturnist Coverage
• Six technologically advanced surgical suites with open heart and neurosurgical capabilities
• Two Caesarean section suites conveniently located adjacent to maternity beds
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• On-site diagnostics, imaging and lab
• Full electronic medical records system with seamless linkage to physician offices and other hospitals within the health system
• An adjacent efficient outpatient surgery center
• Convenient, designated surface parking for staff and visitors
• Community site for medical education

Practice Highlights:
• Supportive hospital administration
• Great OR staff and nurses
• Block OR time available
• Each neurosurgeon will be provided an APP
• State-of-the-art equipment including an O-arm, Stealth Navigation
• 250 cases in year one, 300-350 cases in year two
• Case mix of ~75% spine and 25% cranial
• Experienced candidates and new grads are both welcome
• Support available for J-1, H-1B, and O-1 visas
• Highly competitive compensation plan including base salary, signing bonus, quality bonus, wRVU productivity incentive

This is often described as a "goldilocks" city—a community that perfectly balances the energy of a major university hub with the grounded, affordable charm of the Midwest. Life here is defined by its exceptional value; the city consistently ranks as one of the top housing markets in the nation because it offers a cost of living well below the national average without sacrificing modern amenities. With an average commute time of under 20 minutes and a thriving economy anchored by global giants, including a world-class healthcare sector, residents enjoy a rare level of financial breathing room and work-life balance.

Beyond the numbers, this city possesses a distinct cultural vibrancy fueled by its proximity to a major university. This "college town" influence brings global diversity to the local dining scene, ranging from authentic international cuisine to artisan bakeries, and provides front-row access to elite college sports and world-class performing arts. The historic downtown serves as the city's heartbeat, hosting beloved community traditions. Whether you are exploring the 50+ parks and historic local trails or taking a quick weekend trip to two nearby Midwestern cultural hotspots, this city offers a safe, innovative, and deeply welcoming environment that makes it an ideal place to build a career and a home.

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