Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Oak Lawn, Illinois

About the role

Join Advocate Health as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician in Oak Lawn, IL — Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well‑being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up, this is where it starts. The position is based at Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4400 W 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois, within the Advocate Health Care delivery brand.

Responsibilities

• Exciting new opportunity to become a part of an established rehabilitation unit at a premier hospital in Chicago.
• The inpatient rehabilitation unit at Advocate Christ Medical Center is a specialized facility where you will spend approximately 75% of your time on the inpatient service — a 37‑bed unit with an average daily census of 10–12 patients.
• Approximately 25% of your time will be spent on the outpatient service with the outpatient census averaging between 8 and 12 patients.
• Staffing includes a robust team with skilled Social Workers and Case Managers, Registered Nurses, rehabilitation technicians, and a full spectrum of therapy professionals.
• Physicians in this unit will practice the full scope of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), working closely with specialists and other team members.
• Procedures will include botulinum toxin injections, joint injections, and EMGs.
• The patient population served is notably diverse: 35% stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, cardiac/complex medical, complicated joint replacement, some cancer, and other conditions such as trauma, fractures, lower extremity amputations, and general debility.
• Weekend and holiday call rotation 1:4. EPIC EMR.
• Be part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with physician‑led medical group and embedded service line.
• Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI‑powered clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient review, editing, and signature.
• Experience an environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients.

Requirements

• Completion of an Accredited PM&R Residency Program.
• Fellowship training welcome, not required.

Pay

$312,871 – $312,871, sign‑on bonus eligible.

Schedule

Weekend and holiday call rotation 1:4.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources.
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support.
• Educational assistance and professional development programs.