Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with EM Certification), Emergency Medici

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

7 days ago

Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Illinois$131K - $164KFull TimeEmergency Medicine

Practice Authority in Illinois

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Emergency Medicine APP – Rotating Shifts, $131K+ in United States. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.

Provides direct clinical care to patients.

Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.

Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.

Requirements

Current license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Certification as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse by a national certifying body as approved by the Illinois Department of Regulation APRN Board.

OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $131K - $164K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Emergency MedicinePatient CareHealth AssessmentClinical ExpertiseMedication ManagementPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearchMentoringDocumentationCollaborationAdvocacyContinuing EducationConsultationHealth OutcomesProfessionalism

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (with EM Certification), Emergency Medici at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Emergency Medicine position at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $131k to $164k annually.

This is approximately 58% below the national median for Emergency Medicine professionals, which is around $350k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Huntley, McHenry, Woodstock, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency Medicine, Patient Care, Health Assessment, Clinical Expertise, Medication Management, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Research. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive health assessments, provide direct clinical care, and manage patient health outcomes. They will also mentor graduate students and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: 401k matching, Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, Lifecycle benefits, Health insurance, Dental/vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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