Neurologist

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📍 North Chicago, IL, USFULL TIME

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Job Summary

Neurologist (BC/BE) — Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL Contract: 6 months + 6-month option · 1.0 FTE · Onsite + telephonic call · Target start: October 19, 2026 (pending credentialing)

 

Aptive Resources is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurologist to provide inpatient and outpatient neurology services to Veterans at a federal health care center in North Chicago, IL. This is an urgent, newly created contract need — no incumbent — with the opportunity to make an immediate impact on Veteran care.

Schedule

  • Clinic/inpatient hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Telephonic on-call (rotation): weeknights (4:30 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.), weekends (Friday 4:30 p.m. – Monday 8:00 a.m.) and 24-hour holiday coverage
  • Must answer calls within 15 minutes and be onsite within 60 minutes for emergencies
  • Weekend rounding (consults and follow-ups) during assigned coverage

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide outpatient neurology clinic care and E-Consults
  • Perform inpatient consults and follow-ups; round in the ICU, inpatient units and Emergency Department as requested
  • Perform procedures within your credentials and privileges
  • Order, follow up on and communicate test results to patients
  • Supervise residents and co-sign consult notes within 24 hours
  • Document in the electronic health record immediately after each encounter; complete outpatient encounter forms the same day
  • Practice shared decision-making with patients and families

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements

  • MD or DO; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
  • Full, active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory or DC
  • Current BLS (American Heart Association)
  • Current malpractice coverage (or willingness to be covered)
  • Proficient in written and spoken English; computer literate
  • Able to pass a federal background investigation, fingerprinting and credentialing
  • Live or stay within 60 minutes of North Chicago, IL during call coverage

Preferred

  • Botox injection training
  • EEG reading experience
  • Oracle Cerner EHR experience
  • Prior VA, DoD or federal health care experience

Why this role

  • Serve Veterans at a joint federal health care center
  • Stable 6-month contract with extension option
  • Credentialing support from Aptive Resources
  • Competitive hourly rate for clinic time plus on-call, call-back and holiday pay

About Aptive

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

 

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

EEO Statement

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

 

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Neurologist position at aptiveresources located?
This Neurologist role at aptiveresources is based in North Chicago, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Neurologist role at aptiveresources full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Neurologist role in the Healthcare Staffing - Doctors, Nurses, etc. department at aptiveresources.
Which team or department does the Neurologist at aptiveresources belong to?
This Neurologist position is part of the Healthcare Staffing - Doctors, Nurses, etc. department at aptiveresources. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Neurologist job at aptiveresources posted?
This Neurologist position at aptiveresources was posted on Oct 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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