Rheumatology NP/PA: Patient‑Centered Care Leader

OrthoIllinois; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoIllinois in Rockford, IL seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide rheumatology care under physician supervision, delivering assessment, diagnosis and treatment per practice protocols.

Responsibilities include patient-centered care, ordering and interpreting routine tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; NP program completed.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current license to practice in Illinois; BLS, DEA and Controlled Substances credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats medical problems per practice protocols.
• Provides patient-centered care and maintains medical records per HIPAA policies.
• Orders, prescribes, and interprets routine tests (labs, X-rays, EKGs) as needed.
• Collaborates with supervising physician and refers to specialists when appropriate.
• Delivers patient education on treatment plans and health maintenance.

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing (Nurse Practitioner program)

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

OrthoIllinois in Rockford, IL seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide rheumatology care under physician supervision, delivering assessment, diagnosis and treatment per practice protocols.

Responsibilities include patient-centered care, ordering and interpreting routine tests, prescribing medications, and coordinating referrals while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate records.