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Healthcare United
Rock Falls, Illinois

Podiatry Nurse Practitioner | $120K–$180K + Production Bonus | Northwestern Illinois

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$120k-$180k

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Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established, hospital-affiliated Podiatry practice in Northwest Illinois. This position offers a strong work-life balance, immediate patient volume, and the opportunity to develop an independent practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

The incoming provider will work alongside an experienced podiatry team while managing their own patient panel. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP seeking autonomy, long-term stability, and the option to participate in surgical cases if desired.

  • Perform non-operative foot and ankle evaluations
  • Manage fracture care and ankle sprain treatment
  • Evaluate and treat tendonitis and other musculoskeletal conditions
  • Conduct diabetic foot examinations and preventative care
  • Provide wound care management
  • Perform joint injections and conservative treatment procedures
  • Treat common podiatric conditions including nail disorders
  • Assist with surgical procedures in the operating room if interested

Requirements

  • Nurse Practitioner certification
  • Active or eligible Illinois license
  • Podiatry APP experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off and CME allowance
  • Established patient volume from day one
  • Excellent clinical support from experienced RNs, LPNs, and MAs

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will perform foot and ankle evaluations, manage patient panels, and provide wound care and musculoskeletal treatments. They will also have the opportunity to assist with surgical procedures in an operating room setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diabetic foot examinationMusculoskeletal treatmentSurgical assistanceMultidisciplinary collaboration

Podiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Healthcare United ranks #7 of 20 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Nurse Practitioner roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,160 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rock Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$754/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off
CME allowance
Established patient volume from day one
Excellent clinical support from experienced RNs, LPNs, and MAs