Advanced Practice Provider, Otorhinolarngology (ENT)

Position Highlights:

UW Health in northern Illinois seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA-C) to join our busy Otolaryngology team at the UW Health N. Alpine Road Clinic in Rockford, Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, physician-led practice with a strong referral network and dedicated clinical support.

Working closely with our experienced ENT physician, you will focus exclusively on outpatient care, including patient consultations, evaluations, and follow-up visits. With no surgical, operating room, or inpatient responsibilities, this position offers an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding clinical practice while maintaining an exceptional work-life balance.

Above all, we strive to embody our mission to care for our community through excellence in healthcare and compassionate service.

Your clinical support includes the following:

• Close collaboration with an experienced ENT physician in a supportive, team-centered environment
• 100% outpatient practice with no surgical or operating room responsibilities
• Comprehensive onsite audiology services, including hearing aid services and balance testing
• Established patient population and strong demand for ENT services throughout northern Illinois
• Dedicated and robust clinical support staff to optimize workflow and enhance patient care
• Opportunity to develop clinical interests within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited PA program or completion of a master’s level advanced practice nurse program.
• Active APRN or PA license in State of IL and active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.
• Experience in Otolaryngology preferred

Benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):

o $125,590 - $142,364

• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & 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 number one 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 Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.