Headache Neurologist
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Job Description
Job Specifics
Illinois Neurological Institute, part of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, is seeking a BE/BC Headache Neurologist to join a multispecialty neuroscience program including Neurosurgery, Epilepsy, MS, Neuromuscular, Movement Disorder and more.
Join our established INI Headache Clinic and a collegial, highly trained team of board-certified neurologists, experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and dedicated support staff in delivering exceptional care to a diverse and clinically complex patient population.
Enjoy a 100% outpatient practice with Monday–Friday schedule, supporting strong work-life balance within an established INI headache clinic.
36 patient-facing clinical hours per week with efficient clinic workflows and multidisciplinary support.
Opportunities Available For
Medical directorship
Research and Program Development
- Academic and teaching involvement, with strong encouragement to participate in the continued growth and strategic development of the ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency in partnership with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
- Strong referral base from OSF Medical Group and Primary Care physicians in the area
- EEP Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled
OSF HealthCare- Saint Francis Medical Center
OSF HealthCare is a faith-based Catholic health care system with 16 hospitals serving Illinois and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with more than 27,000 employees driven by our mission to “serve with the greatest care and love”.
The team at OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute (OSF INI) is among the most comprehensive in the Midwest. Our clinical health care providers, innovators and researchers are driven by our Mission to serve with the greatest care and love.
With advanced providers and specialists transforming health care into more than 40 subspecialties, we collaborate to deliver the best care available and drive improvements in the field of neuroscience. We take on the most complex neurological cases and embrace technology to make world-class care accessible to everyone who needs it.
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is a 649–bed Level I Trauma Center and a major teaching affiliate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is the 5th largest medical center in Illinois and the busiest stroke center in the state.
Illinois Neurological Institute’s Stroke Center at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is honored to hold the Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
- The Benefits
- OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off from Day One!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Signing bonus
- Concierge relocation services
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Residency/Training Stipend
- Student Loan repayment and counseling
Career Development Through Our Physician Leadership Academy
Full time, clinical base salary pay range for this position: $314,137-450,000.
Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
The Community
Why Peoria? Why Not?
Nestled in the heart of the Illinois River Valley, Peoria is the largest Illinois metropolitan area outside of Chicago and St. Louis. Here, you can live as big or small as your heart desires! Check out the City of Peoria, with its urban amenities and hustle. Or choose a suburb, small town or rural life, with a laid-back vibe and community schools.
Regarded as an ideal blend of urban, suburban and rural influences, the Greater Peoria area offers a lower cost of living, easy commutes and amenities that appeal to an array of lifestyles.
With countless small- to medium-sized arts and entertainment venues (both indoors and outside), the Greater Peoria area draws national touring shows while nurturing local talent. It is also home to a large and eclectic selection of locally owned food and drink establishments with domestic and international flavor.
In Peoria, you’ll find an educated populace fueled by respected universities and medical schools, professional and NCAA Division I college sports, and of course the home base for the OSF HealthCare Ministry which was founded here in 1877.
Visit org/peoria to download our full community guide.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Physician Licensed to practice medicine in current state.
Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration and the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable.
Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Us
- Physician Recruiter: Brandi McCombs
- Email: brandi.n.mccombs@osfhealthcare.org
Key Responsibilities
The Headache Neurologist will provide exceptional care to a diverse patient population within an established multispecialty neuroscience program. Responsibilities include maintaining 36 patient-facing clinical hours per week and participating in academic, research, and program development initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Headache Neurologist at OSF HealthCare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 485 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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