Positions available in:
- Dermatology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Family Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Otolaryngology
Position Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient settings in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams. This role supports the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients within a specialty or multispecialty practice. The APP functions with a high degree of clinical autonomy while adhering to evidence-based practice standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including history, physical examinations, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Develop, implement, and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care teams.
- Provide care for patients in clinic, hospital, ICU, specialty units, or community-based settings as assigned.
- Perform and/or assist with procedures relevant to the specialty, with training and supervision provided as needed.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
- Monitor patient progress, response to treatment, and clinical outcomes; adjust care plans accordingly.
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Coordinate care transitions, including discharge planning, follow-up care, and referrals to specialists or community resources.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in on-call coverage, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or nights as required by the service line.
- Serve as a clinical resource, educator, and role model for professional practice and quality care delivery.
Requirements
Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant.
Current Illinois Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse licensure/Physician Assistant licensure.
Preferred/required experience may vary on position.
Benefits
Benefits vary by position.