Senior Acute Care Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA)

Advocate Health Care; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking experienced Advanced Practice Clinicians (NP/PA) to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care across age groups. The role involves ordering studies, interpreting results, and prescribing interventions within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include maintaining EMR documentation, coordinating referrals, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives. A Master's/Doctoral degree and acute care certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• APP practicing experience is required.
• Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant credentials preferred.
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care within specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for various ages and conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies; prescribe interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR; ensure compliant coding.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and referrals.
• Participate in quality, safety, and education initiatives within the org.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Independent work

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree (Nurse Practitioner)

Acute Care NP certification

PA licensure eligibility

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking experienced Advanced Practice Clinicians (NP/PA) to assess, diagnose, and manage patient care across age groups. The role involves ordering studies, interpreting results, and prescribing interventions within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include maintaining EMR documentation, coordinating referrals, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives. A Master's/Doctoral degree and acute care certification are preferred.