Headache Medicine Physician Assistant | Specialty Headache Practice | Cherry Valley, Illinois
Listed compensation
$123k-$137k
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Job Description
- Posting Title: Headache Medicine Physician Assistant | Specialty Headache Practice | Cherry Valley, Illinois
- Location: Cherry Valley, Illinois
- Specialty: Headache Medicine
- Job Type: Full Time
- Job Type(s): Full-time, Permanent
Work Schedule
- Full-time; exact schedule to be confirmed
- Call Schedule: Call expectations to be confirmed
- Compensation: $122,542–$136,587 annually
- New Grads/Practicing: Relevant specialty experience preferred; new-graduate eligibility reviewed individually
- Visa Sponsorship(s): No visa sponsorship at this time
Description
Healthcare United is seeking a Headache Medicine Physician Assistant for a full-time, permanent headache medicine practice in northern Illinois, near Cherry Valley. This opportunity focuses on headache medicine care within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Clinical responsibilities include Evaluate and manage migraine, cluster and tension-type headaches; Provide appropriate headache procedures, including Botox or nerve blocks when trained and credentialed; Collaborate with clinical colleagues and participate in patient education. The provider will coordinate patient care with clinical colleagues and practice within their licensed and credentialed scope.
Qualified applicants should bring appropriate specialty training and credentials and a collaborative approach to patient care. Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program Illinois Physician Assistant licensure and appropriate certification. Specific practice expectations and onboarding needs will be reviewed with qualified applicants.
The published compensation range is $122,542–$136,587 annually. The role includes full-time; exact schedule to be confirmed. Call expectations to be confirmed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program
- Illinois Physician Assistant licensure and appropriate certification
- Neurology, pain management or internal medicine experience preferred
- Strong procedural skills
- Active DEA registration or ability to obtain before hire
- No visa sponsorship at this time
Benefits
- Vacation and CME benefits
- Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- Retirement plan match and contribution
- Malpractice coverage with tail insurance
- Professional society dues, credentialing expenses and hospital dues covered
- Interview and relocation expenses covered
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Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will evaluate and manage various headache types, including migraine, cluster, and tension-type headaches. They will also perform clinical procedures such as Botox injections or nerve blocks and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Headache Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 70% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k 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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