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Libertyville, Illinois

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65-$78/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Libertyville, 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 the Emergency Department 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.
  • Previous ED experience preferred.
  • New grads who have completed an internship welcome to apply.
  • Current national certification, DEA, ACLS and BLS are required.
  • Current IL state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center – Libertyville, Illinois
  • STEMI Receiving Center, and Stroke Center.
  • The only Level One Trauma Center in Lake County.
  • 284-bed hospital with a 44-bed Emergency Department.
  • Annual volume of 56,000 with a 29%25 admit rate.
  • Full sub-specialty backup excluding peds which get transferred out.
  • Listed by US News & World Report as one of Illinois’ best hospitals.

The Community

Libertyville, Illinois, is a picturesque suburb in Lake County, offering a blend of historic charm, modern amenities, and a vibrant community, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

The historic downtown area, with its unique shops, restaurants, and the iconic Cook Memorial Library, reflects the town’s rich heritage.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Independence Grove Forest Preserve, featuring hiking trails, a lake for fishing and boating, and year-round recreation.

Seasonal weather brings snowy winters, blooming springs, warm summers, and colorful autumns, providing a dynamic backdrop for activities.

Libertyville’s location near Chicago and major highways offers easy access to urban amenities and employment opportunities.

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 $65 - $78 DOE. 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 healthcare team in a Level One Trauma Center. Collaborate with colleagues to improve patient outcomes and maintain the standards of the emergency department.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current national certification, DEA, ACLS, and BLS. Previous emergency department experience is preferred, though new graduates with completed internships are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentTrauma careDEA complianceEmergency department operationsCollaborationMedical documentationStroke careSTEMI care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $149k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Emergency Medicine market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.2 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (pa)ranked against 104 Emergency Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$162kEmergency Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)37 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentIllinois Physician Assistant listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus · 19% offer loan repayment147 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 35 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 46 postings, 65 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings471 in the last 30 days465 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (104 Emergency Medicine (PA) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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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 104 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D coverage
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans with $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing
Pre-Tax Savings Accounts including HSA, FSA, Dependent Care and Commuter Benefits
4 weeks PTO annually, increasing 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, state licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees

Living in Libertyville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$510k
Typical market rent
$2,206/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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