Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Illinois

Happy Feet Podiatry LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Flexible mobile practice model

Collaborative and supportive clinical

Competitive compensation structure

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful patient relationships

Mission-driven culture focused on care

Job summary

Happy Feet Podiatry LLC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing mobile podiatry team in Illinois. This role delivers comprehensive foot and lower extremity care directly to patients in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and private residences.

You will work independently, build strong patient relationships, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Illinois.
• Active DEA registration (if applicable).
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned service areas.
• Ability to practice independently in a mobile care environment with supervision as needed.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills for documentation and billing.
• Professional communication with facility staff and referral partners.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile podiatric services in community-based care settings.
• Perform foot and lower extremity assessments.
• Deliver routine foot care and preventive services.
• Monitor high-risk patients and identify potential complications.
• Assist with lower extremity wound care management and follow-up.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and community partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Support continuity of care through ongoing patient monitoring and follow-up.
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with facility leadership, nursing teams, caregivers, and referral partners.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams to support coordinated patient care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Complete clinical documentation, orders, and billing information accurately and within established timeframes.
• Maintain timely chart completion to support continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and revenue cycle processes

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Time management

Independent practice

Team collaboration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (IL)

Physician Assistant license (IL)

Job description

Position Overview

Happy Feet Podiatry is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing mobile podiatry team in Illinois. This unique opportunity allows providers to deliver comprehensive foot and lower extremity care directly to patients in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and private residences.

This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy working independently, building strong patient relationships, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams. Successful candidates will be comfortable exercising sound clinical judgment in a mobile care environment while communicating professionally with facility administrators, nursing staff, caregivers, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

As a member of our clinical team, you will play an important role in improving access to care, preventing complications, preserving mobility, and enhancing quality of life for patients who may otherwise face barriers to receiving podiatric services.

This position offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while helping shape the future of an innovative and rapidly growing healthcare organization.

What You’ll Do

• Provide mobile podiatric services in community-based care settings
• Perform foot and lower extremity assessments
• Deliver routine foot care and preventive services
• Monitor high-risk patients and identify potential complications
• Assist with lower extremity wound care management and follow-up
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and community partners
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Support continuity of care through ongoing patient monitoring and follow-up
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with facility leadership, nursing teams, caregivers, and referral partners
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams to support coordinated patient care and positive clinical outcomes
• Complete clinical documentation, orders, and billing information accurately and within established timeframes
• Maintain timely chart completion to support continuity of care, regulatory compliance, and revenue cycle processes

REQUIRED:

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Illinois
• Active DEA registration (if applicable)
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel within assigned service areas
• Comfortable practicing independently in a mobile care environment, exercising sound clinical judgement and decision-making while collaborating remotely with supervision and consulting providers when needed
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to complete documentation, orders, and billing accurately and on time
• Professional communication skills and the ability to confidently interact with facility administrators, nursing staff, caregivers, patients, and referral partners
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and function effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team

Preferred

• Experience in podiatry, wound care, geriatrics, primary care, home health, or long-term care
• Experience working with older adult or home bound populations
• Mobile healthcare or community-based care experience

Candidates with strong clinical foundations and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Comprehensive podiatry-specific training will be provided.

Why Join Happy Feet Podiatry?

At Happy Feet Podiatry, we believe healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and patient-centered. Our mobile care model allows providers to focus on meaningful patient interactions while helping expand access to essential podiatric services throughout the communities we serve.

Previous podiatry experience is not required. We provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and clinical support to help qualified Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants develop confidence and proficiency in podiatric assessment, treatment, and mobile care delivery.

Enjoy the opportunity to practice independently, build clinical confidence, and make meaningful patient care decisions while receiving ongoing training, mentorship, and support from an experienced podiatric care team. We trust our providers to make informed decisions, take ownership of patient care, and work collaboratively with care teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training in podiatric procedures and mobile podiatric care
• Flexible mobile practice model
• Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
• Competitive compensation structure
• Professional growth opportunities
• Meaningful patient relationships
• Mission-driven culture focused on improving access to care