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Job description
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)
UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our expanding Headache Medicine team. As a leading provider of neurological care, we are committed to advancing headache and migraine treatments through patient-centered care and innovative therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing subspecialty within a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.
Your clinical support includes:
Evaluation and management of a wide range of headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headaches, concussion care and tension-type headaches
Potential administration of advanced treatment modalities such as Botox injections for chronic migraine and nerve blocks
Collaboration with pain management, physical therapy, and behavioral health specialists to provide comprehensive care plans
Utilization of advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to support clinical decision-making
Partnering with physicians and referring providers to ensure timely and effective patient care
Participation in patient education and support efforts to improve self-management of chronic headache conditions
Teaching health care students at all levels of education
Qualifications:
Master's degree or doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Illinois, or ability to obtain upon hire
Clinical experience in neurology, pain management, or internal medicine preferred
Strong diagnostic and procedural skills
Benefits
Competitive salary range (based on experience): $122,542 – $136,587
Generous vacation and CME benefits
Potential opportunity for additional compensation
Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
Interview and relocation expenses paid
Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life
Retirement Plan match and contribution
Malpractice with tail coverage
Generous provider referral bonus
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 Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Our respect for people shines through 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.
It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Job Info
Job Identification 50193
Legal Employer SwedishAmerican Hospital
Locations 1340 Charles St, Rockford, IL, 61104, US (On-site)
Job Category Clinical / Direct Patient Care (non-RN)
Job Function Advance Practice Provider NP-PA-Midwife
Regular or Temporary Regular
FTE 1
Pay Range $122,542 – $136,587
Worksite address
rockford, IL, 61103, US
Who can apply
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