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Villa Park, Illinois

Physician MD DO Outpatient Chronic Pain

Pain Medicine 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$350k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

If you are passionate about helping patients regain their quality of life through comprehensive chronic pain management, we invite you to apply today and become a vital part of our dedicated team at From Pain to Wellness, LLC. This is an outpatient role designed for real balance, predictable hours, and collaborative care.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5

No Weekends!

No On-Call!

Company Overview

From Pain to Wellness, LLC is a physician-led, multi-disciplinary medical practice dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with chronic pain.

Our non-interventional model focuses on long-term, structured care that integrates medication management, physical therapy, and behavioral health services that address the full experience of pain. Many of our patients have not found success in other settings and require a thoughtful, consistent, and team-based approach to care.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Physician (MD/DO) to join our team at From Pain to Wellness, LLC. In this role, you will be instrumental in diagnosing and treating patients suffering from chronic pain conditions. Your work will contribute directly to improving patient wellness and functional restoration.

This is a non-interventional, medication-based role, not a procedural or interventional pain management position.

Physicians from backgrounds including Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Palliative Care, SNF or post-acute care, and PM&R are encouraged to apply, provided they are comfortable managing chronic pain through medication management.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations of patients with chronic pain conditions.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans that incorporate various pain management techniques.
  • Administer medications and therapies as needed to alleviate pain and improve function.
  • Implement patient management policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
  • Communicate with collaborating physician or specialist regarding patient care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Educate patients on pain management strategies and lifestyle modifications.

Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD or DO)
  • Board certified or board eligible in a relevant specialty such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, PM&R, Palliative Care, or similar
  • Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Illinois
  • Strong knowledge of pain management techniques and therapies, with comfort prescribing pain management medications
  • Excellent communication skills for effective patient interaction
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Preferred

  • Experience in chronic pain management
  • Some knowledge of Functional Medicine
  • Strong interest in integrating Functional Medicine

Compensation

Compensation starting at $250,000/year, and adjusted based on experience and qualifications.

If you are looking for a role that values balance, teamwork, and high-quality care, we encourage you to apply!!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningBehavioral health integrationPatient educationClinical documentation

Pain Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Pain Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 48 active listings.

Pain Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician MD DO Outpatient Chronic Pain at Careerplug a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Pain Medicine — ranked against 133 active Pain Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Pain Medicine Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 15 employers

5
<$395k
9
$395k-485k
5
$485k-575k
4
$575k-665k
2
$665k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 15 employers

Sign-on bonus
71%
401k / retirement match
58% this job
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER - ANES - STAFF PHYSICIAN

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+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pain Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 133 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Villa Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$374k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,269/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Careerplug

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance