Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Addictio

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United States$79.67/hrFull TimePrimary Care
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Addictio 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

  • include residential, PHP, IOP, and ambulatory clinic visits, as well as limited inpatient coverage related to addictions care, including participation in patient intake assessments.
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift The majority of patient care is provided in person, with remote visits available when clinically appropriate.
  • Holiday coverage may be required depending on the call schedule.
  • Rotating weekend call Rotating call approximately 1 weekend per month, from Friday at 5:00 pm through Monday at 7:00 am.

Requirements

  • Required: Master’s degree from an accredited school/college of nursing OR master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
  • 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

  • Hourly rate: $79.67/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Addictio.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosis and ManagementMedication PrescriptionPatient EducationClinical DocumentationAddiction MedicineBehavioral Health CarePhysical ExaminationsInterdisciplinary CollaborationQuality Improvement
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Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Addictio at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $80 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis and Management, Medication Prescription, Patient Education, Clinical Documentation, Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health Care, Physical Examinations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The APP supports the addictions and behavioral health team across the full continuum of care, including residential, PHP, IOP, and ambulatory clinic visits. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient appraisals, prescribing medications, and providing inpatient coverage and consults.

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401(k) Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
401(k) Matching
Lifecycle Benefits
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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