Physician MD DO Outpatient Chronic Pain
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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
Key Skills
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.
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