Multiple NP - PA - Multiple Locations, Illinois

Roles available in:

• Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Cardiology
• Neonatal
• Transitional Care
• Inpatient Pediatrics
• Orthopedics Surgical Sports
• Neurology
• Critical Care

Position Summary

Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Providers provide high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. This role supports the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients within a specialty or multispecialty practice. These roles function with a high degree of clinical autonomy while adhering to evidence-based practice standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
• Provide care for patients in clinic, hospital, ICU, specialty units, or community-based settings as assigned.
• Perform and/or assist with procedures relevant to the specialty, with training and supervision provided as needed.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Monitor patient progress, response to treatment, and clinical outcomes; adjust care plans accordingly.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Coordinate care transitions, including discharge planning, follow-up care, and referrals to specialists or community resources.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in on-call coverage, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights as required by the service line.
• Serve as a clinical resource, educator, and role model for professional practice and quality care delivery.

Specialty-Specific Functions (as applicable)

• Outpatient specialty clinics (e.g., cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, sports medicine).
• Inpatient rounding and hospital-based care, including ICU or specialty units.
• Oversight and performance of diagnostic testing or procedures relevant to the specialty.
• Participation in critical care management, neonatal or pediatric care, transitional care, or chronic disease management programs.
• Home visits, case management, and care coordination for designated patient populations.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling options depending on department needs.
• May include weekday, weekend, holiday, evening, night, or extended shifts.
• Practice settings may include clinic, hospital, ICU, specialty units, or community-based locations.

Education and Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in the practicing state.
• National board certification appropriate to role and specialty.
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS, or other certifications as required by specialty.
• Prior specialty experience preferred but not always required; training and mentorship may be provided.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and quality improvement.

Requirements

Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.

Must be licensed and or certified, licensing and certification required for specialty fields.

Experience may be necessary for specialty fields.

Benefits

Benefits can be discussed and may vary with position.