Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Psychiat
Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Psychiat 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, with provider availability required for patient intake assessments.
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift with flexible hours.
- 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.
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/Psychiat.
Key Skills
Position Insights
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, Psychiatry, Addiction medicine, Patient intake assessments, Clinical diagnosis, Medication management, Patient education, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The provider will support the addictions continuum of care by conducting patient intake assessments and managing a caseload of approximately 15 patients per week. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, prescribing medications, and providing comprehensive clinical care across resi...
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
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
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