Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Chicago South Side, IL
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
- Active Family Nurse Practitioner license in Illinois and/or Indiana
- Ability to treat patients across the lifespan
- Strong clinical decision-making and procedural skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
- Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience
- Experience performing common urgent care procedures
- DOT Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Full description
Family Nurse Practitioner - Chicago South Side, IllinoisWhy Join Midwest Express Clinic
At Midwest Express Clinic (MEC), we're redefining urgent and primary care by delivering convenient, high-quality healthcare with heart. As one of the Midwest's fastest-growing healthcare organizations, we serve patients across Illinois and Indiana through a rapidly expanding network of clinics committed to exceptional patient experiences and clinical excellence.
We are seeking compassionate, patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioners who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering outstanding care while helping drive clinic success.
This posting covers openings at our Gage Park and Chatham locations. We'll work with you during the interview process to find the best fit.
Our culture is grounded in PACT:
💙 Positive
💪 Accountable
🫶 Compassionate
🤝 Teamwork
Join a team where clinicians can practice efficiently, make an impact, and help shape the future of accessible care.
The Role
The Family Nurse Practitioner serves as a key clinical leader within the clinic, providing evidence-based care services while fostering an exceptional patient experience. This role partners closely with Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, leadership, and physicians to deliver efficient, high-quality care that aligns with MEC's standards for service, safety, and operational excellence.
Our providers are expected to balance clinical expertise with strong communication, teamwork, and a hospitality-minded approach to patient care.
Responsibilities Clinical Excellence
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Order, interpret, and communicate diagnostic testing including laboratory and radiology results
- Perform procedures including:
- Laceration repair
- Incision and drainage
- Foreign body removal
- Splinting
- Nail procedures
- Injections
- DOT physicals
- Occupational medicine services
- Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice
- Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record
Patient Experience
- Deliver compassionate, efficient care while creating a welcoming and reassuring environment
- Communicate clearly regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, follow-up care, and patient education