Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Occupational Heal

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

5 days ago

Illinois$120K - $150KPart TimeOccupational Medicine

Practice Authority in Illinois

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant – Occupational Health, 0.8 FTE 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

Conducts comprehensive appraisals of patients' health status by taking health histories and performing physical examinations in clinical area.

Provides direct clinical care to patients.

Prescribes/orders medications, therapies; orders/interprets laboratory tests, x-rays and procedures according to clinical privileges.

Evaluates patients to determine their need for further health care.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $120K - $150K

Signing bonus: $1.

401(k) with employer match.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical ExpertisePatient CareHealth AssessmentsMedication ManagementLaboratory TestsPhysical ExaminationsPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch ParticipationOccupational Health KnowledgeEKG InterpretationPulmonary Function TestsAudiogramsMentoringConsultationAdvocacy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant-Occupational Heal at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Medicine nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Occupational Medicine 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.

Nationally, Occupational Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $121k to $151k annually.

This is approximately 48% below the national median for Occupational Medicine professionals, which is around $260k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Expertise, Patient Care, Health Assessments, Medication Management, Laboratory Tests, Physical Examinations, Patient Education, Quality Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will conduct comprehensive health assessments, provide direct clinical care, and manage patient health outcomes. They will also participate in quality improvement initiatives and mentor graduate students.

Benefits package: Tuition reimbursement, Loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching, Lifecycle benefits, Sign-on bonus eligibility, Health insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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