Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Virtual Primary Care / Neighborhood Care Sites - Full Time - Experienced Preferred

American Addiction Centers • Downers Grove, IL

23d • $51 - $77 • Remote

About The Position

The APRN/PA – Virtual Health functions at a medical level of care to serve patients with acute, chronic, or preventive health needs via Virtual Primary Care (VPC) and Neighborhood Care Site (NCS) programs. Clinical responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment delivered exclusively through virtual health modalities, including visits for patients who are physically present at organizational clinical sites and supported by on‑site staff. The APRN/PA participates as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective, and evidence‑based care. The APRN/PA demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism and upholds the mission, vision, and values of Advocate Health. This job is remote‑based but requires access to nearby organizational sites and/or an appropriate home office set‑up. The APRN/PA will provide care within their scope of practice as outlined by applicable state law, licensure, regulations, institutional policy, privileges, and practice agreements.

Requirements

• Active RN license and APRN/APRN‑FPA/APNP or PA license in Illinois and Wisconsin, or ability to obtain prior to start
• Active national board certification appropriate to clinical practice and populations served
• Active DEA registration prior to hire
• If Illinois practice: active Illinois Controlled Substance License prior to hire
• Active BLS and/or ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by clinical practice prior to or within 6 months of hire
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (or equivalent graduate degree for Physician Assistants)
• No experience required
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency and excellent clinical decision‑making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a virtual care environment and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record
• Excellent communication skills and ability to establish positive relationships with patients, clinical teammates, and operational partners
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced virtual setting
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist as required
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
• Must be able to: Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job
• If Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited Nursing Program
• If Physician Assistant (PA): Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from accredited PA Program
• Typically requires 3 years of experience
• Demonstrated high level of clinical proficiency, and excellent decision‑making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a health care team.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to evolving technology and proficiency with the electronic medical record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and establish/build relationships with others.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the workday.
• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and determines or alters treatment and management plans appropriate for age, acuity, and clinical condition. This includes ordering, performing (where applicable), and interpreting appropriate diagnostic studies and prescribing pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions and therapies.
• Provides care to patients through synchronous virtual health visits, including: Virtual Primary Care visits (provider and patient both remote) Neighborhood Care Site visits, where the provider is virtual and the patient is physically present at a clinic supported by on‑site staff
• Manages acute, chronic, and preventive health conditions based on clinical indication, evidence‑based practice, cost effectiveness, and assessment of risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Provides health promotion, disease prevention, disease management counseling, and education for patients and families.
• Manages patients as part of an interdisciplinary team and within scope of practice.
• Seeks physician or other healthcare team member consultation or referrals as appropriate.
• Escalates need for more emergent or specialized care when clinically indicated.
• Maintains accurate, complete, concise, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Substantiates and submits professional services consistent with compliant coding and billing practices.
• Facilitates consistent, coordinated care and clear communication among all members of the healthcare team, including virtual care team members and on‑site clinical staff supporting Neighborhood Care Site visits.
• Performs procedures in accordance with specialty practice, competency, and granted privileges (where applicable).
• Participates in quality, safety, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives, organizational and/or departmental meetings, committees, workgroups, and peer review as required.
• Participates in education and onboarding of new team members, students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Seeks experiences to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and to advance the profession within and outside the organization.
• Maintains standards of productivity, access, face‑to‑face (virtual) time, and quality metrics to ensure optimal, safe, and timely patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including understanding principles of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess, interpret, and act on age‑specific patient needs as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level