<p>A rapidly growing, independent physician-led Neuroscience Institute in the northern suburbs of Chicago is recruiting a Physiatrist (PM&R) to anchor pain management services at its newly opened Spine and Pain Center. This is a fully employed position embedded within a 509-bed comprehensive stroke center — one of the largest campuses in the Chicago metropolitan area — where an internationally recognized, co-located multidisciplinary neuroscience team delivers world-class care across northern and central Illinois and eastern Wisconsin. The compensation structure is aggressive, non-wRVU-based, and supported by a full academic appointment option, making this an exceptional opportunity for a clinician who wants clinical depth, research access, and a premier suburban Chicago lifestyle.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $300,000–$450,000 annually, structured independently of wRVU production</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Employed position within a rapidly expanding Neuroscience service line</li> <li>Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: generous PTO, CME allowance with dedicated meeting time, and 401(k)</li> <li>Academic appointment available through the affiliated institution</li> <li>Cap-exempt H-1B visa sponsorship available</li> <li>Strong administrative and leadership support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Primary clinical focus in pain management at a newly opened, dedicated Spine and Pain Center</li> <li>Comprehensive spine health services spanning diagnosis, treatment planning, recovery, and rehabilitation</li> <li>Interdisciplinary, co-located team includes neurosurgeons, subspecialty ENTs, neuro-oncologists, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, and neurointensivists</li> <li>509-bed campus designated as a comprehensive stroke center — the largest facility in the northern Chicago suburbs and the flagship campus within its health system</li> <li>State-of-the-art ORs equipped with the latest innovative navigation technology as the Neurosciences Institute continues to expand</li> <li>Clinical expertise across brain tumors, spinal conditions, cerebrovascular disease, pituitary disorders, skull base disease, facial pain, cranial nerve disorders, ear/head and neck, and general neurology</li> <li>Regional referral catchment covering northern and central Illinois and eastern Wisconsin through a next-generation integrated care model</li> <li>Strong research infrastructure actively supporting clinical trials; academic appointment available for clinicians with scholarly interests</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Pain Management preferred</li> <li>Active Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of spine and pain management within a high-acuity, multidisciplinary neuroscience environment</li> <li>Cap-exempt H-1B visa candidates welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>This position is based in the northern suburbs of Chicago — a region that combines the cultural, culinary, and professional resources of a world-class city with the livability of established, diverse suburban communities. Residents enjoy top-rated public and private schools, a vibrant arts and dining scene, abundant outdoor recreation, and convenient access to O'Hare and Midway airports for regional and national travel. For physicians relocating from out of state, the northern suburbs offer a compelling balance of urban access and neighborhood quality of life at a cost of living meaningfully lower than comparable major metro markets.</p>