Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Transitional Care, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for their Transitional Care Clinic in Chicago. This full-time role focuses on providing compassionate follow-up care for at-risk patients post-acute crisis. Responsibilities include health assessments, patient education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• At least one year of APP experience required.
• Current Illinois RN and APRN licenses or Physician Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and provide direct care.
• Prescribe medications and order tests.
• Participate in research and quality initiatives.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient education

Education

Master's degree from an accredited program

Job description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Transitional Care, Full-time, Days

Be among the first 25 applicants. Company Description: At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. We are a leader in healthcare, committed to a patient-first approach. We offer competitive benefits including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, and lifecycle benefits. Join us in our quest for better healthcare.

Job Description: Northwestern Medicine seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our outpatient NMH Transitional Care Clinic. The clinic's mission is to increase access and improve outcomes for at-risk patients with complex needs through an interdisciplinary team-based approach, providing high-quality, compassionate transitional care. The role involves follow-up care for patients post-acute crisis, facilitating their health understanding, navigation, and transition to primary care (typically for about 6 months).

Schedule: Monday-Friday, days; no nights, weekends, or holidays. On-call required (~9 weeks/year). On-call involves pager coverage without in-person visits, rotating among MDs and APPs.

Essential Functions include: Clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing health problems, developing educational programs, mentoring students, participating in quality improvement and research, and advocating for patients and families.

Responsibilities include: Conducting health assessments, providing direct care, prescribing medications, ordering and interpreting tests, patient education, documentation, referrals, and participating in research and quality initiatives.

Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited program, current Illinois RN and APRN licenses or Physician Assistant license, certification by a national certifying body, credentialing through NMH MSO, BLS certification, and at least one year of APP experience.

Additional Information: Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. Background checks are performed for employment offers. Benefits are comprehensive and aimed at supporting employee well-being.