Acute Care Post Graduate APP Fellowship

CarleHealth; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 53,984 - 76,887; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403-B plan with employer match

CME allowance

Paid malpractice insurance

Relocation allowance

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Urbana, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider for a 9-month fellowship in Acute Care Hospitalist program. The program offers comprehensive training with opportunities for permanent employment based on performance. Successful candidates must complete accredited programs and hold valid licenses. This position provides an excellent benefits package, including insurance and relocation allowances. Candidates will engage in hands-on training and collaboration with experienced mentors in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete an accredited PA program.
• For APRNs: valid RN/APRN license and certification required.
• For PAs: state license and PANCE certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 9-month fellowship for advanced training.
• Work closely with supervising physicians and mentors.
• Develop critical care competencies to function at the top scope.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration with medical staff

Acute care education

BLS certification

Education

Completion of ACNP or ARC-PA accredited PA program

Current Illinois RN/APRN license for APRNs

NCCPA certified state PA license for PAs

PANCE certification for PAs

Job description

Overview

Carle Health's Graduate Medical Education department is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to join our Post-Graduate Fellowship in Acute Care Hospitalist program in Urbana, Illinois.

Carle's fellowship is a 9-month post-graduate specialty training program for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. The APP Fellowship includes a core program of Hospital Medicine, collaboration with internal medicine residency, ED and also numerous specialty rotations meant to enhance acute care education. The program provides the APP fellow with an opportunity to further develop critical thinking used to make sound clinical judgments and function at the top scope of practice.

Opportunity Details

• Applications open for enrollment in 2026
• Full-time, employed position
• Excellent benefits package: health/dental/life insurance, 403-B plan with employer match, LTD, relocation allowance, CME allowance, and paid malpractice insurance with tail insurance coverage
• Variable schedule‑potential to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Join a supportive learning environment with a supervising physician and APP preceptors and mentors
• Position will be based in Champaign‑Urbana
• Position is for 9 month fellowship with goal of permanent employment at Carle, contingent upon candidate's performance and available positions within Carle Health system

Application Requirements

• Completion of ACNP or ARC-PA accredited PA program required
• For APRNs, must have current Illinois RN/APRN license as well as certification prior to start date
• For PAs, must have current NCCPA certified state PA license and PANCE certification
• BLS certification

Application Process

To apply, please send the following documents to Kacee Reynolds at [e-mail].

• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation (1 letter of recommendation is due at the time of application; 3 letters of recommendation in total are required)
• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• Clinical Rotation Schedule

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered.

About Our Community

Champaign‑Urbana has been defined as a micro‑urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much bigger city, with the feel of a smaller town. Almost equidistant to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis for fun weekends away, the area offers excellent schools, a great downtown scene, the University of Illinois, Big 10 sports and an exciting college town atmosphere, including Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

About Us

Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering‑based medical school. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health. Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $47.50/hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.