Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Neurohospitalist, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 84,033 - 109,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Salary Increase

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Neurohospitalist in the inpatient Neurology department, with occasional outpatient assignments. The APP will rotate through critical‑care, stroke, and general neurology units.

Schedule is Monday–Friday with approximately 50% day and 50% evening hours; no nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call duties. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or physician assistant program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois (and as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse if applicable).
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board, or current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• CPR – BLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe or order medications, therapies, laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document all care and education provided, as well as procedures performed, in the medical record.
• Refer to other disciplines when appropriate.
• Serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrate research‑based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision making.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Collaboration

Communication

BLS

Education

Master’s degree in nursing or physician assistant program

Tools

BLS Certification

APRn/APN Certification

Illinois RN license

PA license Illinois

Job description

Salary range: $61.00 - $79.67 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the range depends on relevant work experience, internal equity, and collective bargaining agreements for union positions.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to serve as a Neurohospitalist in the inpatient Neurology department, with occasional outpatient assignments. The APP will rotate through critical‑care, stroke, and general neurology units.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday standard business hours, approximately 50% day and 50% evening. No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call duties.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates clinical expertise and expanded knowledge through patient care activities, including diagnosis and management of diverse health problems.
• Responsible for the health outcomes of an assigned patient population.
• Consults with collaborating physicians and other health professionals in the area of clinical expertise.
• Develops appropriate educational systems for patients, families, and staff.
• Mentors graduate students in advanced practice and patient care.
• Actively participates in quality improvement and/or research relevant to the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients’ health status by taking histories and performing physical examinations.
• Provide direct clinical care to patients.
• Prescribe or order medications, therapies, laboratory tests, imaging, and procedures in accordance with clinical privileges.
• Evaluate patients to determine their need for further health care.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Document all care and education provided, as well as procedures performed, in the medical record.
• Refer to other disciplines when appropriate.
• Serve as a consultant to other disciplines in areas of expertise.
• Integrate research‑based knowledge and clinical expertise into decision making.
• Exemplify a professional image in appearance, manner, and presentation.
• Advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
• Maintain certifications and continuing education required for licensure and privileging.
• Serve as a role model and preceptor to students.
• Provide formal education to internal and external groups relevant to the specialty.
• Participate in unit/departmental/divisional or hospital committees, task forces, or quality improvement initiatives as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing or physician assistant program.
• Acute care certification required for APRNs.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois (and as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse if applicable).
• Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board, or current license as a Physician Assistant in Illinois.
• Privileged and credentialed through the Medical Staff Office (MSO).
• Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation – BLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Preferred

• At least 2 years of neurology experience.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. Candidates who are offered a position will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within one year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.