Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

This Family Medicine position at Alteas Health 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.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Alteas Health lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $125k to $140k annually.

This is approximately 50% below the national median for Family Medicine professionals, which is around $265k.

This position is based in Lake County, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Diagnostic Testing, Medication Prescription, Patient Education, Tracheostomy Management, Ventilator Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses within senior care facilities. They are responsible for ordering diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, and maintaining detailed patient health records.

Benefits package: Monthly bonus opportunities, Gas allowance, Mentoring programs, Continuing education, Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life insurance, Disability insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.