Nurse Practitioner
Matter Health
Nurse Practitioner
Matter Health
Tech-enabled primary care with preventative focus
Matter Health delivers primary and preventive healthcare directly to older adults living in public housing communities. Our mission is simple: to improve healthcare access by meeting patients where they are and building trusted relationships within the communities we serve. As we rapidly expand, we are seeking mission-driven professionals who thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments.
We Lead with Love in Everything We Do.
Matter Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support older adults in Chicago, IL.
At Matter Health, our NPs are more than just providers — they are Panel Owners. You will manage a dedicated panel of older adults as their ongoing primary care provider, building strong, lasting relationships within the communities you serve.
This is a fully community-based position with no traditional clinic home base. Nurse Practitioners regularly travel throughout their assigned market to provide care in affordable housing communities and patients' homes, building strong relationships and ensuring consistent access to care across their designated territory. Nurse Practitioners work with a high degree of clinical autonomy while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team and a dedicated Medical Director for support in complex cases.
Provide ongoing primary and preventive care to older adult patient populations
Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule to support patient care needs and appropriate clinical escalation.
Manage and grow a dedicated patient panel within assigned communities
Deliver relationship-driven, patient-centered care in community settings
Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical and operational teams
Support initiatives in preventative care, chronic disease management, and care coordination
Utilize a combination of telehealth and in-person care delivery models to improve accessibility
Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation and ensure coding specificity
Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Illinois
Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body such as AANPCB or ANCC, with certification appropriate to the patient population served (Family, Adult, Gerontology, or Adult-Gerontology)
Ability to meet applicable professional credentialing, enrollment, and privileging requirements
3+ years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably working with aging or medically complex populations
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (car stipend provided)
Experience with EHR documentation (athenahealth preferred)
Commitment to equitable, patient-centered care
Active DEA registration and ability to meet applicable Illinois controlled substance prescribing requirements
Background in family medicine, internal medicine, adult medicine, or geriatrics
Experience in value-based care settings
Experience providing care in community-based, in-home, or non-traditional healthcare environments
Familiarity with MEAT documentation and chronic condition coding
Telehealth experience
We believe that where someone lives should never determine the care they receive. Every team member at Matter Health is essential in improving healthcare access for older adults who have historically been underserved by traditional systems.
This is not just our mission — it’s our daily work.
We Lead with Love in Everything We Do.
We’re committed to supporting every team member, both at work and beyond. Full-time employee benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-funded HSA options
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization coverage
Access to Matter Health’s in-person and virtual care services
Salary range: $135,000 – $150,000 annually
Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level
401(k) with company match, starting at day 60
Financial wellness resources and support
Up to 4 weeks of PTO
10 paid company holidays
2 volunteer days each year to support causes meaningful to you
Annual CME allowance for continuing education and certifications
Dedicated paid CME days for conferences and professional development
Opportunity to work within an innovative, community-based healthcare model
Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical support team
Eligibility for benefits is based on full-time employment status. More details will be shared during the interview process.
Matter Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and foster an environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported.
Tech-enabled primary care with preventative focus
Matter Health provides preventative and primary care in local communities, focusing on building relationships with patients and offering convenient, ongoing support. It operates as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) that accepts many insurance plans, including Commercial, traditional Medicare, and Medicare Advantage, and it guides patients through choosing plans with licensed professionals. The service combines preventive care with customized care planning built from unique patient data profiles, using technology to identify health risks early and coordinate care with a network of specialists. Its model enables low or no out-of-pocket costs for many visits through insured plans, and it offers a no-cost Matter Health Membership with extra benefits, plus assistance in understanding insurance. The goal is to improve health outcomes while reducing costs and making high-quality primary care more accessible and consistent for patients.
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