Infectious Disease Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Multi-Site, In-Person
Chicagoland Area | Part-Time (W2)
Location: Evanston/Skokie, IL
Chicagoland Infectious Disease is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our patients. With a strong focus on infectious diseases, our experienced team collaborates closely with patients and multidisciplinary experts to deliver cutting-edge treatments based on the latest evidence-based practices.
Chicagoland Infectious Disease is seeking a dedicated and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high-quality, in-person care across multiple skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
Why Join Us?
- Work-Life Balance: No nights or weekends
- Flexible Schedule: Monday–Friday with start times between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Multi-Site Clinical Exposure: Provide care across diverse skilled nursing and long-term care facilities
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside infectious disease physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Mission-Driven Care: Improve patient outcomes while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and promoting antimicrobial stewardship
Role Overview
As an Infectious Disease Physician Assistant, you will provide comprehensive medical care for patients with acute and chronic infectious diseases in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. Working under the supervision of an Infectious Disease physician, you will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, monitor clinical progress, and collaborate with facility staff to ensure exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations, and ongoing patient assessments
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage infectious diseases in skilled nursing and long-term care settings
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based clinical guidelines
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with Illinois law and collaborative practice requirements
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, cultures, diagnostic imaging, and other diagnostic studies
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and contribute to residents' plans of care
- Coordinate transitions of care, discharge planning, and specialty referrals as appropriate
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Identify opportunities to improve quality of care, infection prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
- Maintain a minimum of 12 patient visits per day (bonus eligible for exceeding productivity targets)
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Illinois Physician Assistant license
- Current NCCPA certification
- Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
- Infectious Disease experience strongly preferred
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, internal medicine, geriatrics, hospital medicine, or primary care preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly with geriatric populations
- Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care structures is a plus
Compensation
- Hourly Salary: $50–$60/hour (based on experience)
- Monthly Bonus Opportunities (performance-based)
Total Rewards & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance, AD&D, Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Malpractice Insurance Coverage
Join Chicagoland Infectious Disease and become part of a compassionate, collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional infectious disease care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients throughout Illinois.
Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
