Position highlights
UW Health Northern Illinois is currently seeking an APP (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) with a background in endocrinology to provide patient care in our newly renovated Villagreen View Clinic, working collaboratively with our growing team of providers.
Your clinical support includes the following:
- Working alongside our team of three endocrinologists and one APP
- On-site certified diabetic educators, clinical dieticians and clinical pharmacists
- Working knowledge of the medical management of diabetes
- Familiarity with CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) and insulin pumps
- Passion for educating patients in managing their conditions
- Proficiency in MyChart messaging and communicating detail-oriented care plans to patients.
Support and benefits
As a UW Health Northern Illinois Advanced Practice Provider, you will join our team of more than 120 APPs who enjoy the following support and benefits:
- Transformation nursing leadership with Magnet recognition, shared governance and professional practice models and full practice authority committee
- Professional Nurse Internship and Ambulatory Nurse Residency programs
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive family-friendly benefits including health, dental, vision and life insurance, generous vacation and retirement program.
About the Greater Rockford area
Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions, outstanding recreation opportunities and beautiful parks — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. And for a quick visit, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. 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 also offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, markets and ethnic festivals plus Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. In addition, we have excellent private, parochial and public school options, including the Renaissance Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5% nationally.
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 or call (779) 696-7019.