A rapidly growing, independent physician-led Neuroscience Institute in the northern suburbs of Chicago is recruiting a Physiatrist/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist to anchor its newly opened Spine and Pain Center. This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class, co-located multidisciplinary neuroscience program — one of the largest campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area — where PM&R is a cornerstone of an integrated, next-generation care model serving patients across northern and central Illinois and eastern Wisconsin. The compensation structure is aggressive, non-wRVU-based, and backed by a fully employed position with strong administrative support and an academic appointment option.
Perks and Benefits
- Salary range: $300,000 – $450,000 annually, with compensation not predicated on wRVUs
- Employed position within a rapidly expanding Neuroscience service line
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided
- Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with tail coverage included
- Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, CME allowance, and dedicated CME meeting time
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship available
- Strong administrative and leadership support infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- Primary clinical focus in pain management at a newly opened, state-of-the-art Spine and Pain Center
- Comprehensive spine health services spanning diagnosis, treatment planning, recovery, and rehabilitation
- Fully integrated, interdisciplinary care model with co-located subspecialists: neurosurgeons, subspecialty ENTs, neuro-oncologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, and neurointensivists
- 509-bed campus designated as a comprehensive stroke center — one of the largest facilities in the northern Chicago suburbs and the largest campus within its health system
- Neurosciences Institute led by internationally recognized neurosurgeons with expertise spanning brain tumors, spinal conditions, cerebrovascular disease, pituitary disorders, skull base disease, facial pain, cranial nerve disorders, and general neurology
- State-of-the-art ORs equipped with the latest innovative navigation technology as the Institute continues to expand
- Broad regional referral catchment covering northern and central Illinois and eastern Wisconsin
- Strong research infrastructure supporting clinical trials participation
- Academic appointment available for candidates with academic interests
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Fellowship training in Pain Management preferred
- Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with comprehensive spine and pain management within a high-acuity, multidisciplinary neuroscience environment
- Cap-exempt H-1B visa candidates welcome to apply
About the Community
This position is based in the northern suburbs of Chicago — a region that combines the cultural, culinary, and professional energy of one of the country's great cities with the livability of established suburban communities. The area offers diverse neighborhoods, highly rated public and private schools, vibrant arts and dining scenes, and abundant outdoor recreation. Convenient access to O'Hare and Midway international airports makes regional and national travel straightforward, and downtown Chicago is easily reachable for those who want it.