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Healthcare United
Northwest Illinois, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner | Podiatry | Earn up to $180K | Bonus Eligible | Northwestern Illinois

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

Earn up to $180K

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Foot And Ankle EvaluationSurgical Assistance

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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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Paid time off
CME allowance
Established patient volume from day one
Clinical support from RNs, LPNs, MAs