Cardiology Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Rockford, IL $95,000 - $145,000
About The Position
Mercyhealth is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Cardiology team in Rockford, Illinois. The role works with non-invasive and interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and support staff. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no call, weekend, or holiday work. The team benefits from strategic partnership with provider liaisons, a strong primary-care referral system, and extensive multispecialty referral sources. EPIC is the electronic medical record system. Mercyhealth is a regional, nonprofit health system serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. The posting describes a system with seven hospitals and more than 100 primary and specialty care centers across more than 90 communities, as well as more than 125 specialty and subspecialty services. The employer emphasizes compassionate, coordinated, quality care and opportunities for career advancement and education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Hold an active state APRN or PA license.
- Be skilled at providing exceptional care.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus.
- CME, licensure, membership, and medical association dues reimbursement.
- Malpractice and tail insurance provided.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Day-one 403(b) matching retirement program.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid parental and caregiver leave.
- Life insurance.
- FSA/HSA options.
- Generous accruing paid time off.
- Career advancement and educational opportunities.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Well-being programs.
- Employee discounts, including family entertainment and attractions discounts.
- On-demand pay.
- Financial education.
- Annual recognition and awards events.
- Partner appreciation days.
- Community service and improvement opportunities.
