Pays $61-$79.67/hr — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$146k (18 jobs) · Top 25% in Hospital Medicine (NP) for work-life (5.1/10, vs 266 in this specialty)
Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Hospital at Ho
About the Role
Hospital at Home APP. 4x10 schedule, office call and weekends required. Lake Forest, IL.
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a PA or Acute Care NP – Hospital at Home, Weekends in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $61 - $79.67/hour.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Matching
- Lifecycle Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus Eligibility
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will conduct clinical evaluations, determine medical eligibility, and manage the transition of patients from the hospital to the home setting. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care, patient safety, and efficient throughput within the Hospital at Home program.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited nursing or Physician Assistant program and possess current Illinois licensure. A minimum of 5 years of acute care experience in fields such as Hospital, Emergency, or Critical Care medicine is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 44% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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