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Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70-$75/hr

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Job Description

Hoffman Estates, IL – Seeking Emergency Medicine Advanced Providers

Become a Valued Member of Your Emergency Team

As an Advanced Provider, you play a critical role in our mission to improve lives in Emergency Medicine and are a valued member of the full care team. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Emergency Department/Urgent Care Center physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
  • 1+ years of ED experience preferred.
  • Current national certification, DEA, ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required.
  • Current IL state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center – Hoffman Estates, Illinois
  • Critical Care hospital and ER with advanced specialty care services.
  • Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center with 24/7 cardiac cath lab.
  • 320-bed hospital with 42-bed Emergency Department.
  • Comprehensive sub-specialty backup including 24/7 OB hospitalist, ICU docs, and PEDS hospitalist.
  • Chicago suburb with low penetrating trauma and moderate patient acuity.

The Community

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is a thriving suburban community that combines modern amenities with a family-friendly atmosphere, making it an excellent place to live and work.

Home to the NOW Arena, a hub for sports, concerts, and events, the village offers vibrant entertainment options.

  • Nature enthusiasts can explore scenic trails and outdoor activities at the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve.
  • Hoffman Estates’ diverse dining and shopping options add to its appeal, including the nearby Woodfield Mall.

Seasonal weather includes snowy winters, vibrant springs, warm summers, and colorful autumns, providing year-round recreational opportunities.

Conveniently located along major highways and near O’Hare International Airport, it offers easy access to Chicago and surrounding areas.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior health plan options
  • Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%25 plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
  • Variety of Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
  • Time Off when you need it: Start with 4 weeks PTO annually and increase to 6 weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Annual Cash Bonus

  • Professional Expense Reimbursement for medical staff dues, states licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees
  • Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships
  • Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Several wellness programs that focus on provider wellbeing and health
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Salary range for this role is $70 - $75 per hour. Please speak with a recruiter for more information.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care as a member of an integrated clinical team at a Level II Trauma Center. Collaborate with sub-specialists and hospital staff to manage patient acuity and improve health outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current national certification, DEA, ACLS, PALS, and BLS credentials. At least one year of emergency department experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Trauma carePatient assessmentClinical documentationSub-specialty collaborationPatient triageDiagnostic skills

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 70% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 4.2
Better work-life than 80% of Emergency Medicine (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 112 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hoffman Estates

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$390k
Typical market rent
$2,012/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Discretionary profit-sharing contributions
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter)
4 weeks PTO annually, increasing to 6 weeks with tenure
Generous sick leave
Flexible scheduling for work/life balance