Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Addictio
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or 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 Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Addictio.
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Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or 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: Behavioral Health, Addiction Medicine, Patient Assessment, Medication Prescription, Clinical Diagnosis, Patient Education, Psychiatry, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive behavioral health and addiction care across the continuum, including residential, PHP, IOP, and ambulatory settings. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, prescribing medications, and participating in rotating weekend call coverage.
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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Job Details
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