Advanced Practice Provider, Headache Medicine
UW Health•Rockford, IL
•$122,542 - $136,587•Onsite
About The Position
UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our expanding Headache Medicine team. As a leading provider of neurological care, we are committed to advancing headache and migraine treatments through patient-centered care and innovative therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing subspecialty within a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Illinois, or ability to obtain upon hire
- Strong diagnostic and procedural skills
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience in neurology, pain management, or internal medicine preferred
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and management of a wide range of headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headaches, concussion care and tension-type headaches
- Potential administration of advanced treatment modalities such as Botox injections for chronic migraine and nerve blocks
- Collaboration with pain management, physical therapy, and behavioral health specialists to provide comprehensive care plans
- Utilization of advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to support clinical decision-making
- Partnering with physicians and referring providers to ensure timely and effective patient care
- Participation in patient education and support efforts to improve self-management of chronic headache conditions
- Teaching health care students at all levels of education
Benefits
- Competitive salary range (based on experience): $122,542 – $136,587
- Generous vacation and CME benefits
- Potential opportunity for additional compensation
- Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
- Interview and relocation expenses paid
- Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
- Retirement Plan match and contribution
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- Generous provider referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
