Advanced Practice Provider

Heartland Alliance Health•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Heartland Alliance Health’s (HAH) mission is to transform healthcare for the most vulnerable – particularly people experiencing homelessness, mental illness or addictions, or struggling with multiple chronic illnesses – improving health for all and the well-being of our community. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our team in providing high-quality, person-centered care to individuals experiencing homelessness. In this dynamic role, you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to address the complex health needs of our participants, including primary care, chronic disease management, and mental health support. If you are passionate about health equity, skilled in outreach and engagement, and committed to making a tangible impact in underserved communities, we invite you to be part of our mission to ensure health care is accessible to all. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides quality primary healthcare services to special populations, emphasizing the promotion of health and the prevention of disease. This role addresses society's demand for accessible and affordable healthcare. The APP works as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, managing acute and chronic health issues while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Individual accountabilities and work volumes will be established annually.

Requirements

Physician Assistants (PAs): Active Illinois PA licensure required. Graduation from an ARC-PA-accredited program. Successful completion of the PANCE exam.
Nurse Practitioners (NPs): Active Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure required. Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure required Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution. Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Board (AANPCB) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
PAs: Must maintain National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and Illinois PA license.
NPs: Must maintain national certification in a specialty area recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Both: DEA license and Controlled Substance License required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred family practice provider.
Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred.
Experience with Management of Opioid Use Disorder and HIV preferred
Documented experience in protocol development, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

Facilitate participant engagement and entry into the healthcare system by assessing primary healthcare needs, performing physical examinations, and ordering/performing pertinent diagnostic tests.
Provide coordinated and continuous primary healthcare to clients across the care continuum through goal setting and care planning.
Prescribe treatment modalities ( based on licensure) to meet client health and illness needs.
Educate and counsel clients to foster therapeutic and caring relationships.
Manage and evaluate care plans, modifying them as needed to meet individual client needs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care and community services.
Coordinate with team members to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in quality assurance activities, including protocol development, peer review, and evaluating standards of care.
Maintain clinical competence through ongoing education and collaboration with colleagues.
Document comprehensive and accurate data in client records and reports.
Adhere to ethical and legal practice guidelines set by regulatory and governing bodies.
Participate in professional development and mentorship activities.