Dr. Chris Shadowens

Physician Assistant · Southern Illinois Healthcare

Physician Assistant Herrin, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
24 years
since Jul 2002

Experience

Physician AssistantCurrent
Southern Illinois Healthcare
Since Jul 2002 · 24 years · Herrin, IL

Education

University Of North Dakota
John A. Logan College
1993 – 1995
John A. Logan College
1991 – 1992
University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine And Health Sciences
2001

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Trauma Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support

About Southern Illinois Healthcare

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
305 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

Professional Overview

Dr. Chris Shadowens is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Southern Illinois Healthcare, based in Herrin, IL. As a physician assistant, Dr. Shadowens contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Herrin, IL. They have been with Southern Illinois Healthcare for 24 years. Dr. Shadowens holds academic credentials from University Of North Dakota and John A. Logan College. Core competencies include Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Southern Illinois Healthcare operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Herrin, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Chris Shadowens is one of them.
  • 535 Physician Assistants are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 191 contacts at Southern Illinois Healthcare are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician Assistant compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $130,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physician Assistants in IL: Northshore University Healthsystem (17), Rush University Medical Center (15), Physicians Immediate Care (14).
  • 85% of Physician Assistants in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Chris Shadowens located?

Dr. Chris Shadowens is based in Herrin, IL. They are currently affiliated with Southern Illinois Healthcare.

What is Dr. Chris Shadowens's specialty?

Dr. Chris Shadowens specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.

Where does Dr. Chris Shadowens currently work?

Dr. Chris Shadowens currently works at Southern Illinois Healthcare. They have been there for 24 years.

What is Dr. Chris Shadowens's educational background?

Dr. Chris Shadowens attended University Of North Dakota and John A. Logan College.

How do I contact Dr. Chris Shadowens for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Physician Assistant in IL?

Physician Assistants in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $130,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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