Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner - Internal Medicine - Morton Grove

Advocate Health Care; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Morton Grove, IL, is seeking an APRN/PA for full-time internal medicine coverage. The role includes 36 hours of direct patient care per week with a 40-hour schedule and one evening per week, plus one Saturday per month.

Join a collaborative primary care team dedicated to high‑quality patient care. The position requires active APRN license, DEA registration, Illinois CS license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable, with a master’s nursing degree.

Qualifications

• Clinical proficiency and strong decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a healthcare team.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Organizational skills and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patient care within scope of practice.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and prescribe therapies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and refer as needed.
• Participate in quality and performance initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Team collaboration

Patient communication

Education

APRN license

DEA registration

Illinois CS license

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Department: 01220 AMG Morton Grove - Internal Medicine Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Specific schedule will be determined at the time of hire based on practice needs and patient access requirements. The practice operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and most Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The selected APRN/PA can expect to work either a four-day or five-day weekday schedule, depending on specific schedule. The schedule will include one evening per week until 7:00 p.m. and one Saturday morning per month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This role includes 36 hours of direct patient care per week. In addition to scheduled patient visits, the clinician is expected to actively manage their in-basket and clinical support pool, which included patient messages, prescription refill requests, test results, order validation, and other clinical communications. These responsibilities are essential to providing timely, high-quality patient care and may require work outside of regularly scheduled patient-facing hours. The selected candidate will join a highly collaborative and experienced primary care team that values teamwork, collegiality, and continuous learning. Our clinicians routinely consult with one another, share expertise, and encourage discussion of complex diagnoses and treatment plans. The selected candidate will find a supportive environment where questions are welcomed, knowledge is freely shared, and patient care is approached as a true team effort. This culture of collaboration contributes to exceptional patient care, professional growth, and a positive work environment.

Primary work location is Morton Grove, but on rare occasion, this position may be asked to provide coverage at Glenview or Lincolnwood.

Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical responsibilities: Assesses, diagnoses, and determines/alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescription of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and therapies. Manages conditions based on clinical indication, evidence-based care, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks/benefits and alternatives. Provides health promotion, disease prevention and disease management counseling and education of patients and families. Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice. Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate. Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when necessary. Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record. Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices. Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team and/or health or community agencies. Performs office or hospital procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency and granted privileges (where applicable).

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in quality, safety, and peer review initiatives/performance activities, organizational and/or departmental meetings and committees, peer review, and workgroups as necessary. Participates in education and/or onboarding of new team members, students, and other health care professionals. Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and advance the profession within and outside of the organization. Maintains standards of productivity, access, face-to-face time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe and timely patient care delivery. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

License/Registration/Certification Required: Active RN, and APRN/APRN-FPA/APNP or other APRN license(s) in state(s) of practice, AND Active national board certification in area of clinical practice and populations served, AND Active DEA registration prior to hire, AND If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire, AND Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire Education Required: Master’s Degree in Nursing Experience Required: No experience required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team. Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others. Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday. Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing. Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. Lift up to 20 lbs over the head. Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance. Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

ABOUT ADVOCATE HEALTH

Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care