Advanced Practice Provider: Cardiology – Electrophysiology (EP) Focus

Position highlights

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C) to join our cardiology team, focusing on Electrophysiology (EP). You will collaborate closely with our two EP physicians, providing both inpatient and outpatient care.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work with patients with a variety of implanted devices, including Watchman, pacemakers and ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators), providing care post-operation in the hospital and clinic settings.

We are looking for a dedicated candidate to provide our patients with high-quality care in a team-centered environment. The Advanced Practice Provider will be supported by our group of 14 cardiology providers as we continue to grow through new service lines and state-of-the-art procedures.

Your clinical support includes the following:

  • Schedule: Four 10s (four 10-hour days each week)
  • Strong EP-dedicated support staff  
  • Generous stipend for weekend and holiday rounding
  • Comprehensive collaboration with supervising physician to provide inpatient and outpatient care in a clinic setting to facilitate the smooth administration of an independent electrophysiology service line.
  • Complete evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment plans and medication management.
  • Management of the inpatient service, including help with pre-procedural H&P, new consults, progress notes, daily rounding with each physician and postoperative exams/discharges, as well as providing patient education about cardiac conditions.
  • Daily participation in clinic and help with physician EMR inbox responsibilities.  
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as health system initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited PA program or completion of a master’s level advanced practice nurse program.
  • Active APRN or PA license from the State of Illinois and an active DEA license, or the ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

Benefits

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

  • Competitive salary range (based on experience):
    • $115,716 to $125,228
  • Generous vacation and CME benefits
  • Potential opportunity for additional compensation
  • Professional society dues, credentialing expenses and 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 No. 1 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.

Contact information

For more information on how you can advance your career with UW Health Northern Illinois, or to submit your CV and cover letter for consideration, please contact Emily Pfau at epfau@uwhealth.org.