Advanced Practice Provider

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Pre-Procedure Clinic team. This outpatient position plays a critical role in preparing patients for surgical procedures by conducting comprehensive pre-operative evaluations, ensuring they are medically optimized and cleared to safely undergo anesthesia and surgery.

Your clinical support includes the following:

• Perform detailed pre-operative histories and physicals for patients scheduled for surgery within the UW Health system.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, EKGs, and imaging studies as clinically indicated to assess surgical readiness.
• Identify and manage medical conditions that may impact surgical risk, collaborating with surgical teams and primary care providers when needed.
• Schedule includes longer appointment times to allow for thorough evaluations.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialty providers to ensure streamlined and safe surgical experiences.
• Outpatient-based role with no call or weekend responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state of Illinois (or eligible).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in surgical, anesthesia, perioperative, or internal medicine settings strongly preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and comfort with independent decision-making in a protocol-driven environment.
• Experience ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.
• Exceptional communication and patient education skills.

Benefits

UW Health offers a highly competitive salary guarantee and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
  • $117,928-130,852
• 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 diversity, equity and inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.