Pain Medicine Specialist – Outpatient Rehabilitation | Buffalo Grove (BB 135520)
Updated 11/02/26
60089, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States
Physician
Pain Management
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Make a meaningful difference in patients’ recovery, pain management, and long-term quality of life.
Are you a compassionate physician passionate about helping patients manage acute and chronic pain, restore function, and achieve sustainable recovery? Join a collaborative clinical team dedicated to integrative, evidence-based pain management and individualized patient care.
Our client provides comprehensive healthcare and rehabilitation services focused on identifying the underlying causes of pain, supporting effective recovery, and empowering patients through education and preventive care. Through open communication and multidisciplinary collaboration, the practice develops individualized treatment plans designed to relieve pain, improve function, and promote long-term well-being.
The client is seeking a qualified Pain Medicine Physician for a part-time, on-site position in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This opportunity is well suited to a physician who values meaningful patient relationships, thoughtful clinical decision-making, and a comprehensive approach to pain management.
Job Responsibilities
Part-time opportunity: Contribute your expertise in a part-time, on-site clinical role.
Patient-centered care: Help patients better understand and manage their pain through individualized treatment plans and patient education.
Multidisciplinary collaboration: Work alongside physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists and other healthcare professionals.
Comprehensive pain management: Address acute and chronic pain through evidence-based therapies, interventional approaches, and conservative treatment strategies.
Meaningful clinical impact: Support functional improvement, injury prevention, and sustainable recovery.
Quality-focused practice: Contribute to a clinical environment that prioritizes patient safety, ethical care, shared decision-making, and continuous quality improvement.
What You’ll Do
Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations and pain assessments to identify the underlying causes and contributing factors of acute and chronic pain.
Evaluate and manage conditions affecting the spine, musculoskeletal system, nerves, and other areas associated with pain.
Order, review, and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests and imaging studies to support accurate diagnoses and clinical decision-making.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating interventional pain management procedures, pharmacological therapies, and conservative treatment options as appropriate.
Apply evidence-based, non-opioid pain management strategies and promote responsible medication management.
Perform appropriate interventional pain procedures within your training, credentials, and scope of practice.
Collaborate with physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate multidisciplinary treatment.
Educate patients about pain mechanisms, treatment options, injury prevention, self-management strategies, and long-term wellness.
Monitor treatment effectiveness, evaluate functional outcomes, and adjust care plans according to patient progress and clinical needs.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive medical records in accordance with applicable clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.
Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives and follow established patient safety protocols.
Promote a supportive, patient-centered clinical environment that encourages shared decision-making, open communication, and realistic functional goals.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Board certification or board eligibility in Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), or a related specialty.
Current, unrestricted Illinois medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration, as required for the position.
Demonstrated knowledge of pain medicine and experience evaluating and treating acute and chronic pain conditions.
Familiarity with interventional pain management techniques, spine-related disorders, and diagnostic approaches for musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain.
Understanding of rehabilitation principles, functional restoration, and non-surgical treatment strategies.
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans using evidence-based therapies and appropriate non-opioid pain management approaches.
Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic reasoning, and patient assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to compassionate, ethical, and patient-focused care.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and coordinate treatment across specialties.
Strong documentation, organizational, and clinical follow-up skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience in an outpatient pain management, rehabilitation, or spine care setting.
Familiarity with image-guided interventional pain procedures and conservative spine treatment options.
Experience educating patients about chronic pain management, injury prevention, and strategies to improve daily function.
Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
Join a Team Focused on Better Patient Outcomes
Our client offers physicians the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative clinical practice focused on individualized care, meaningful patient relationships, and long-term functional outcomes.
The organization values clinicians who combine medical expertise with empathy, teamwork, and a commitment to helping patients better understand and manage their pain.
If you are passionate about comprehensive pain management and helping patients improve their daily function and quality of life, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.
Position: Pain Medicine Physician
Location: Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Schedule: Part-time, on-site
Take the next step in bringing your clinical expertise to a patient-centered, integrative pain management practice.
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