Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Digestive Heal

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

7 days ago

Illinois$126K - $158KFull TimeGastroenterology

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 Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner – Digestive Health – No Nights 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: $126K - $158K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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 HistoryPhysical ExaminationMedication PrescriptionLaboratory Test InterpretationPatient EvaluationPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearchMentoringCollaborationAdvocacyContinuing Education

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Digestive Heal at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Gastroenterology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Gastroenterology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Gastroenterology 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, Gastroenterology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $420k, with the typical range spanning $330k to $560k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $127k to $159k annually.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Gastroenterology professionals, which is around $420k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Patient Care, Diagnosis, Management, Health History, Physical Examination, Medication Prescription, Laboratory Test Interpretation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Gastroenterology role.

Core responsibilities: The APP will conduct comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status and provide direct clinical care. They will also coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

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

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