Advanced Practice Provider, Headache Medicine

UW Health SwedishAmerican; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

CME benefits

Tail coverage for malpractice

Retirement plan match

Job summary

UW Health SwedishAmerican in Rockford, IL is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Headache Medicine team within Neurology. This role focuses on evaluation and management of headache disorders and delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications include master’s or doctoral degree in an NP/PA program and Illinois licensure or eligibility; experience in neurology or pain management is preferred. We offer competitive salary, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or doctorate from an accredited NP/PA program (required).
• Current licensure as NP/PA in Illinois or ability to obtain upon hire (required).
• Clinical experience in neurology, pain management, or internal medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of a wide range of headache disorders (migraine, cluster headaches, concussion care, tension-type headaches).
• Potential administration of Botox injections or nerve blocks for chronic migraine.
• Collaboration with pain management, physical therapy, and behavioral health to provide comprehensive care.
• Utilization of imaging and diagnostic tools to support decision‑making.
• Teaching health care students at all education levels.

Skills

Diagnostic and procedural skills

Neurology experience

Illinois licensure eligibility

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in NP/PA program

Job description

Job Description

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.

Your clinical support includes:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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
• Clinical experience in neurology, pain management, or internal medicine preferred
• Strong diagnostic and procedural skills

Benefits

UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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

About the Greater Rockford Area:

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world‑class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award‑winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest‑ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public‑school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.