Headache Physician - Neurology
Listed compensation
$220k-$391k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Endeavor Health Neurological Institute – Headache Program
- Position: Headache Physician - Neurology
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL
- Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient
- Position Type: Full-Time
At the forefront of neurological care, the Headache Program at the Neurological Institute of Endeavor Health offers a bold, modern approach to treating one of the most debilitating conditions affecting millions: chronic headache and migraine.
Endeavor is proud to be the new home for Diamond Headache Clinic. Diamond clinic’s expertise for multidisciplinary care of headache and migraine patients has been combined with the strength of a health system that prioritizes bringing world class care to patients in the communities we serve and beyond.
Position Highlights
- Team-based care model within a high-volume, specialized neurology clinic
- Focus on managing patients with chronic migraine, tension-type headaches, medication overuse, and post-traumatic headaches
- Collaborate closely with fellowship-trained headache specialists and neurology subspecialists
- Access to in-clinic procedures such as Botox, nerve blocks, and infusion therapies
- Opportunities for academic involvement and teaching, if desired
Qualifications
Fellowship Headache Medicine and Facial Pain
- Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or Anesthesia, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine
- Medical License in the State of Illinois or pending
- Controlled Substance License in the State of Illinois or pending
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- CME
- Wellness Program Plan
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- Compensation Range: $219,700 to $390,700 - based on years of experience
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide specialized care for patients with chronic headache and migraine conditions within a high-volume, multidisciplinary clinic. Responsibilities include performing in-clinic procedures such as Botox and nerve blocks while collaborating with a team of neurology subspecialists.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Endeavor Health ranks #4 of 13 employers hiring Neurologist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 60% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% 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)), so the posted ~$305k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $305k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Arlington Heights
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $475k≈ 2.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,985/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 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.