Orthopedic Navigator NP/PA — Mon-Fri, No On-Call

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

CME support

Team-based environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Orthopedic Navigator APP team in Chicago seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to coordinate orthopedic care from consultation through recovery, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, rehabilitation services and support staff.

The role requires 2+ years of APP experience, Illinois NP/PA licensure, and strong care coordination, patient education, and documentation skills; Monday–Friday days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of APP experience required.
• Orthopedic, surgical, inpatient/outpatient care coordination experience preferred.
• Licensed and certified as NP or PA in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical liaison and care coordinator for orthopedic patients throughout treatment journey.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care, including pre-operative and post-operative management.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, APPs, nursing, rehab, and clinical support teams.
• Provide patient education and facilitate care transitions to optimize outcomes.
• Assist with clinical evaluations and follow-up care as appropriate.

Skills

APP experience

Care coordination

Patient education

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Illinois NP/PA license

Job description

Prime Healthcare's Orthopedic Navigator APP team in Chicago seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to coordinate orthopedic care from consultation through recovery, collaborating with surgeons, nurses, rehabilitation services and support staff.

The role requires 2+ years of APP experience, Illinois NP/PA licensure, and strong care coordination, patient education, and documentation skills; Monday–Friday days.