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Chestnut Health
West Frankfort, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

Chestnut Health is a leading multi-specialty healthcare organization dedicated to providing the entire continuum of rehabilitative care. Our expert team specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Physiatry, focusing on restoring function and improving the quality of life for individuals with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our physiatry team. This is an incredible opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment where your expertise directly impacts functional outcomes and independence.

Don't miss the chance to join a culture built on compassion, integrity, and innovation! We are committed to fostering a genuine work-life balance for our providers.

New graduates are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients with diverse rehabilitation needs.

Conduct thorough patient assessments, including medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations, to determine appropriate rehabilitation goals and interventions.

Monitor patient progress closely and adjust treatment plans as necessary to optimize functional outcomes and promote independence.

Participate actively in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and educational activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of initial evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in electronic medical records systems.

Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding the rehabilitation process, expected outcomes, and post-discharge care.

Qualifications

  • Actively Licensed to practice in the state of which employed
  • Current Controlled Substance License (required upon start date)
  • Current DEA License (required upon start date)
  • ANCC Certificate/AANP Certificate
  • Desire to work in Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedic Experience (nice to have)
  • Physiatry Experience (nice to have)
  • Skilled Nursing Experience (nice to have)

License/Certification

Certified Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with productivity bonuses
  • Medical/Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Continuing Medical Education Allowance
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • 401(k)

No After Hour Call

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for patients in a rehabilitation setting. Responsibilities include conducting thorough patient assessments, monitoring progress, and providing education to patients and their families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationPatient EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationRehabilitation CareOrthopedic Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Chestnut Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,005 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 62% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

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

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Salary Distribution46 jobs · 43 employers

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$130k-150k
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$150k-170k
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$170k-190k
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$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.6this job 6.4
Better work-life than 40% of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 34 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Frankfort

Median resident rent
$661/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Chestnut Health

Medical Practices
Elgin, IL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation package with productivity bonuses
Medical/Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Continuing Medical Education Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
401(k)
No after-hour call