Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Psychiat

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

1 day ago

United States$79.67/hrFull TimePrimary Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Psychiat 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

include residential, PHP, IOP, and ambulatory clinic visits, as well as limited inpatient coverage related to addictions care, including participation in patient intake assessments.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift The majority of patient care is provided in person, with remote visits available when clinically appropriate.

Holiday coverage may be required depending on the call schedule.

Rotating weekend call Rotating call approximately 1 weekend per month, from Friday at 5:00 pm through Monday at 7:00 am.

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.

OR Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program/Current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $79.67/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health/Psychiat.

Key Skills

PsychiatryBehavioral HealthAddiction MedicinePatient AssessmentMedication PrescriptionClinical DiagnosisPatient EducationCase ManagementInpatient CareAmbulatory Care

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Position Insights

Primary Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Primary Care 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.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $80 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Addiction Medicine, Patient Assessment, Medication Prescription, Clinical Diagnosis, Patient Education, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The APP supports the psychiatry and behavioral health team across the addictions continuum of care, managing residential, PHP, IOP, and ambulatory clinic visits. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive health appraisals, prescribing medications, and participating in quality improvement ini...

Benefits package: Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, 401(k) Matching, Lifecycle Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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