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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Crystal Lake, Illinois

Physician: Pain Medicine - Crystal Lake, IL

Pain MedicineNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$450k-$550k

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Job Description

Company Description

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois.

Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. Our vision and values are deeply rooted in the idea that patients come first in all we do.

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work.

While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine seeking a BE/BC Pain Medicine physician to join our team at Crystal Lake, IL, located in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

Outpatient clinic and procedure center located onsite: Crystal Lake, IL

Anesthesiology or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Trained

  • Successful and expanding multi-specialty physician group that promotes a collegial work environment, physician success and compassionate care
  • Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, and CME fund
  • Competitive compensation

EPIC Electronic Health Record System Wide

The community is exceptional with excellent schools, parks, restaurants and plenty of amenities. Easy access to Chicago by car or commuter train.

Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital is a nationally recognized 143 licensed bed, acute care teaching hospital located in McHenry, Illinois, with more than 600 physicians in 70 specialties who provide comprehensive medical care.

The hospital achieved five stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2017 and 2018, ranking it among the top 9 percent of hospitals in the nation for quality care.

In its 2024-2025 America’s Best Hospitals report, U.S. News and World Report ranked McHenry Hospital No. 13 (tie) in Illinois and No. 12 in the Chicago Metro Area.

Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, an extension of Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, opened in 2016 in Huntley, Illinois, with more than 600 physicians in 70 specialties who provide comprehensive medical care. The 128-bed facility provides access to Level 2 Trauma Center, Medical-Surgical Services and a 12-bed Intensive Care Unit.

Qualifications

BE/BC

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.

If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.

Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.

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  • Job Shift: Day Job (1st)
  • Salary Range Minimum: $450,000.00
  • Salary Range Maximum: $550,000.00
  • Compensation: USD 450000 - USD 550000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide specialized pain medicine services within an outpatient clinic and procedure center. They will collaborate with a multi-specialty team to deliver individualized patient care while utilizing the EPIC electronic health record system.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical proceduresElectronic health recordsMulti-specialty collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician: Pain Medicine - Crystal Lake, IL at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pain Medicine — ranked against 128 active Pain Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Pain Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 44 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 77% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$500k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $500k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pain Medicine Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 14 employers

6
<$450k
8
$450k-525k
1
$550k
4
$600k-675k
1
$800k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

Sign-on bonus
56%
401k / retirement match
56% this job
Loan repayment
28%
CME allowance
22% this job
Relocation assistance
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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CHS Recruiting · Bethesda, Maryland

$450k-$800k
#2

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

Team Health · West Palm Beach, Florida

$661,667
#3

Physician - Anesthesiology - Kelsey Sey bold Clinic at Springwoods Village

$402k-$630k
#4

Chief Anesthesiologist - Brooks Memorial Medical Center - Full Time

$630K
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Pain Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 128 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Crystal Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$353k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,976/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 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 Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K
CME Fund
Paid Time Off
Well-Being Fund
Paid Parental Leave