Podiatry Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Near Sterling, IL

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Foot And Ankle EvaluationMusculoskeletal TreatmentDiabetic Foot ExaminationPodiatric Nail TreatmentSurgical Assistance

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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About Healthcare United

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package
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