Podiatry Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Near Sterling, IL
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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 non-operative foot and ankle evaluations and manage conditions such as fractures, tendonitis, and diabetic foot care. They will also provide wound care and have the option to assist with surgical procedures in the operating room.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Podiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Healthcare United ranks #8 of 26 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 66% have no call, 66% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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