Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Cerebral Vascular/Stroke, Chicago - Full Time

1 month ago
Chicago, Illinois$114K - $171KFull TimeNeurology
Practice Authority in Illinois
Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

Job Description

About the Role

Join American Addiction Centers as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Cerebral Vascular/Stroke, Chicago - Full Time in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • acute strokes and inpatient consults. Perform daily rounds, progress notes, and patient assessments. Prepare patients for neurointerventional procedures (pre
  • op). Manage ER and hospital consults; one clinic day per week. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary neuroendovascular team. Why Advocate Health Clinician
  • led medical group with APCs in leadership roles. Structured onboarding and CME flexibility. Fully integrated continuum of care. Competitive salary and comprehensive

Requirements

  • PA-C or NP (ANCC/AANP), DEA, BLS (may obtain within 6 months).
  • Experience: New grads welcome; neuro experience preferred.
  • Physical & Working Conditions Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the day.
  • Exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; PPE required.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $114K - $171K
  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Cerebral Vascular/Stroke, Chicago - Full Time.

Key Skills

Cerebral VascularStroke ManagementNeurosurgeryPatient AssessmentNeurointerventional ProceduresConsult ManagementMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationAcute Condition ManagementCritical Condition ManagementChronic Condition ManagementDifferential DiagnosisMedication PrescriptionDiagnostic Study InterpretationPatient EducationCare CoordinationDocumentation
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, APP, Cerebral Vascular/Stroke, Chicago - Full Time at American Addiction Centers a 3.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neurology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Neurology position at American Addiction Centers 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, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

American Addiction Centers lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $54k to $82k annually.

This is approximately 78% below the national median for Neurology professionals, which is around $310k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cerebral Vascular, Stroke Management, Neurosurgery, Patient Assessment, Neurointerventional Procedures, Consult Management, Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Acute Condition Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing acute, critical, and chronic neurological conditions in an inpatient setting, including performing physical exams and prescribing treatments. Responsibilities also include preparing patients for neurointerventional procedures, managing consults,...

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Comprehensive Benefits, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
3.9

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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