NI-Advanced Practice Provider, Primary Care: Internal Medicine

Job Summary

UW Health in northern Illinois iis seeking a dedicated and compassionate Internal Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (ACNP, AGANP, or PA-C) to join our primary care team. As the preferred primary care provider in Northern Illinois, UW Health offers a patient-centered approach to care, focusing on comprehensive health and wellness for individuals across all stages of life. This position provides an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, dynamic environment, serving our diverse patient population.

Your clinical support includes the following:

• Providing primary care services for a wide range of adult patients with both acute and chronic conditions.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, care coordinators, and specialists to provide holistic care.
• Managing patient care, conducting physical exams, performing diagnostic tests, and interpreting results.
• Educating patients and families on managing chronic conditions and promoting preventive care.
• Participating in patient care planning and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois license as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGANP), or Physician Assistant (PA-C), or ability to apply for license prior to start
• Experience in Internal Medicine or a primary care setting preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making, diagnostic, and communication skills.

About the Greater Rockford Area:

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions - all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational, and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford has unrivaled outdoor opportunities, including Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. We have excellent private, parochial and public-school options, including the Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally. Our proximity to Chicago O'Hare International Airport opens up countless travel possibilities, and Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.