Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Internal Medici

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

10 days ago

Illinois$120K - $157KFull TimeInternal Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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 Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Outpatient Only, No Call 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

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

Salary: $120K - $157K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertisePatient CareDiagnosisManagementHealth EducationMentoringQuality ImprovementResearchComprehensive AppraisalsDirect Clinical CareMedication PrescriptionLaboratory Test InterpretationPatient AdvocacyContinuing EducationFormal EducationConsultation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Internal Medici 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 Internal Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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

Internal Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Internal 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, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $121k to $158k annually.

This is approximately 49% below the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($121k–$158k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive health assessments, provide direct clinical care, and manage a panel of patients focusing on acute visits and follow-ups. They will also mentor graduate students and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, 401k Matching, Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, Sign-on Bonus Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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