Nurse Practitioner | Podiatry | Earn up to $180K | Bonus Eligible | Northwestern Illinois
Listed compensation
Earn up to $180K
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join a well-established, hospital-affiliated Podiatry practice in Northwest Illinois. This position offers a strong work-life balance, immediate patient volume, and the opportunity to develop an independent practice within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.
The incoming provider will work alongside an experienced podiatry team while managing their own patient panel. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP seeking autonomy, long-term stability, and the option to participate in surgical cases if desired.
- Perform non-operative foot and ankle evaluations
- Manage fracture care and ankle sprain treatment
- Evaluate and treat tendonitis and other musculoskeletal conditions
- Conduct diabetic foot examinations and preventative care
- Provide wound care management
- Perform joint injections and conservative treatment procedures
- Treat common podiatric conditions including nail disorders
- Assist with surgical procedures in the operating room if interested
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner certification
- Active or eligible Illinois license
- Podiatry APP experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and CME allowance
- Established patient volume from day one
- Excellent clinical support from experienced RNs, LPNs, and MAs
Key Responsibilities
Perform non-operative foot and ankle evaluations and manage conditions such as fractures, tendonitis, and diabetic foot care. Provide wound care and joint injections while collaborating with a multidisciplinary podiatry team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Podiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 60% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% 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 ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $180k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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