Pain Medicine Job at Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale, IL

Join Our Mission to Heal

The Brain and Spine Institute in Carbondale, Illinois, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Interventional Pain Medicine Physician to join our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a patient-centered, healing-focused environment alongside an experienced board-certified physician and Advanced Practice Provider (APP), who is experienced and dedicated to patient care.

Why Join Us?

•   Collaborative Team: Focused on Interventional Pain Management with collaboration from our Brain and Spine Institute.
•   Experienced Support: Partner with a seasoned APP and a board-certified pain medicine physician.
•   Rural Impact: Make a meaningful difference in a rural community where your expertise is truly valued.
•   Patient-Centered Philosophy: We prioritize healing, compassion, and long-term wellness for every patient.

What We’re Looking For:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Interventional Pain Medicine
• Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous learning
• Willingness to serve a diverse rural population

Position Highlights:

• Schedule:
• 2 days in clinic
• 2 days in procedures
• 1 day split between both
• Procedural Volume: 25–30 procedures per day on average
• Advanced Technology: Fluoroscopy-guided procedures, permanent spinal cord stimulators and more
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of physicians and NPs
• Patient-Centered Care: Focus on improving quality of life through innovative, evidence-based treatments

In order to apply one must meet the qualifications below:

Completed an ACGME accredited Residency training program in Neurology or Anesthesiology

AND

An ACGME accredited Fellowship training program in Pain Medicine of at least twelve months duration

OR
In lieu of formal Pain Management training, physicians completing these residencies should have
spent at least the last two years practicing pain management.

• Current certification in Pain Medicine by the applicable ABMS board.
• Board certification must be achieved within five years of being admissible to take the exam.
• Applicant must provide documentation of pain medicine services (50 cases) representative of the scope and complexity of the privileges requested during the previous year (waived for applicants who completed training during the previous year).

If you have met the above qualifications please feel free to reach out to schedule a phone screening today.  We are located in an outdoor people's paradise with great schools and a friendly place to be.  If you are starting your career or in the middle of it, you will find something to love about this opportunity and the area!

Comprehensive Benefits Designed With You in Mind
At SIH, we understand that great care starts with taking care of our team. That’s why we offer an extensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Wellness program

Financial Security

• Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Income replacement coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (with optional buy-up)
• Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Group accident, critical illness, term life, and hospital indemnity insurance

Professional Support & Development

• Medical malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education (CME)
• Tuition assistance
• One professional membership dues covered
• Medical staff dues and fees, including medical board, license, and DEA

Time Away & Support

• Earned time off
• Bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and personal assistance services
• Employees Helping Employees program
• Service awards

Incentives & Bonuses

• Sign-on, relocation, productivity, quality, and training completion bonuses
• Advanced practice provider supervisory stipend
• Student loan assistance

Shape the Future of Healthcare at SIH

Your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your potential is amplified. As the region’s largest not-for-profit health system, we serve over 330,000 residents across southern Illinois with a dedicated team of 4,000 employees and more than 650 physicians and APPs in 60+ specialties.

What sets us apart is our physician-led approach. From the top down, our medical group drives innovation and strategy, creating a culture where physicians lead with purpose and collaborate with passion. You’ll find strong pathways for leadership, access to advanced resources, and a work environment built on respect, support, and shared goals.

Physician engagement isn’t an afterthought—it’s a priority. Through regular feedback and continuous dialogue, we take action to enhance your experience and empower your career.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you’re seeking a career with purpose in a community that values your contribution—SIH is where your next chapter begins.

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