About this opportunity
Midwest Express Clinic lists this Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Chicago South Side, IL opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Family Nurse Practitioner - Chicago South Side, Illinois
Why Join Midwest Express Clinic
At Midwest Express Clinic (MEC), we're redefining urgent and primary care by delivering convenient, high-quality healthcare with heart. As one of the Midwest's fastest-growing healthcare organizations, we serve patients across Illinois and Indiana through a rapidly expanding network of clinics committed to exceptional patient experiences and clinical excellence.
We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding care while helping drive clinic success.
This posting covers openings at our Gage Park and Chatham locations. We'll work with you during the interview process to find the best fit.
Our Culture Is Grounded In PACT
Positive
Accountable
Compassionate
Teamwork
Join a team where clinicians can practice efficiently, make an impact, and help shape the future of accessible care.
The Role
The Family Nurse Practitioner serves as a key clinical leader within the clinic, providing evidence-based care services while fostering an exceptional patient experience. This role partners closely with Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, leadership, and physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care that aligns with MEC's standards for service, safety, and operational excellence.
Our providers are expected to balance clinical expertise with strong communication, teamwork, and a hospitality-minded approach to patient care.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing including laboratory and radiology results
Perform procedures including:
Laceration repair
Incision and drainage
Foreign body removal
Splinting
Nail procedures
Injections
DOT physicals
Occupational medicine services
Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
Patient Experience
Deliver compassionate, efficient care while creating a welcoming and reassuring environment
Communicate clearly regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education
Support MEC's commitment to service excellence by maintaining professionalism and empathy during every patient interaction
Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive patient outcomes and satisfaction
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
Support onboarding and development of new clinical staff
Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders
Operational Excellence
Support clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics
Participate in process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programsAssist with maintaining regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards
Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require
What Success Looks Like
A successful Nurse Practitioner at MEC:
Delivers safe, evidence-based care consistently.
Creates exceptional patient experiences.
Maintains high-quality documentation and compliance standards.
Partners effectively with clinic teams to support operational performance.
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and reliability and embodies MEC's PACT Values
Required
What We’re Looking For
Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Active Family Nurse Practitioner license in Illinois and/or Indiana
Ability to treat patients across the lifespan
Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience
Experience performing common urgent care procedures
DOT Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Scheduling Requirements
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
Flexibility to support multiple clinic locations
Compensation
The expected salary range for this position is $125,000-130,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Benefits
Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance.
We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable Accommodation
Midwest Express Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact our HR team at
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
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