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Melrose Park, Illinois

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$67-$75/hr

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Job Description

Melrose Park, 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.
  • One (1) year of previous ED experience preferred.
  • Current national certification, DEA, ACLS, PALS, and BLS are required.
  • Current IL state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Gottlieb Memorial Hospital – Melrose Park, Illinois
  • A small community ER with the support of a large academic center.
  • Level II Trauma Center and STEMI Receiving Center.
  • 260-bed facility with 17 monitored ED beds and 4 rapid evaluation chairs.
  • Patient population includes a good mix of geriatrics and PEDS with a large Hispanic population.
  • Annual volume of 28,000 with a 20-25%25 admit rate.
  • Epic EMR with Dragon dictation; 24-hour intensivist available in the ED.

The Community

Melrose Park, Illinois, is a vibrant and diverse community that offers a rich cultural heritage, convenient location, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a wonderful place to live and work.

Known for its historic landmarks like the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the city celebrates its deep-rooted traditions with annual festivals and events.

Residents enjoy a variety of activities, including shopping at Winston Plaza or exploring local parks and recreational facilities.

Seasonal weather brings snowy winters, blooming springs, warm summers, and colorful autumns, creating a dynamic environment for year-round activities.

Located just west of Chicago, Melrose Park provides easy access to downtown via public transit or major highways, offering urban amenities without sacrificing suburban comfort.

With affordable housing, excellent schools, and a strong sense of community, Melrose Park combines convenience with charm for a fulfilling lifestyle.

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 $67 - $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

The Advanced Provider will serve as a vital member of the emergency care team, delivering high-quality medical care to patients in a community hospital setting. Responsibilities include managing a diverse patient population, including geriatric and pediatric cases, within a Level II Trauma Center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current national certification, DEA, ACLS, PALS, and BLS credentials. One year of previous emergency department experience is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentTrauma careSTEMI managementGeriatric carePediatric care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine at Med America a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Emergency Medicine (NP) — ranked against 266 active Emergency Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Emergency Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$148k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

median 2.6this job 6.7
Among the best 10% of Emergency Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 266 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Melrose Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$326k
Median resident rent
$1,176/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Med America

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Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D coverage
401(k) with $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%
Profit-sharing contributions
HSA
FSA