Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in Illinois
Advanced Practice Provider jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty group practices, at levels from new-graduate nurse practitioners and physician assistants through senior and lead clinician roles. Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford are the largest hiring metros, where major employers like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare maintain substantial advanced practice provider workforces. Primary care, urgent care, and psychiatric mental health are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Expected pay for this position is $55.20 - $63.65/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
- According to professional standards of care, performs a variety of advanced nursing / physician assistant functions.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39-68.10 hr
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care to patients for over 40 years!
- OSF New Hire Clinician Experience for onboarding all new providers to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed
- APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
- Empowering environment to help you grow your career
- Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
- PMHNP certification
- Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Expected pay for this position is $55.20 - $63.65/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
- According to professional standards of care, performs a variety of advanced nursing / physician assistant functions.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
BENEFITS & PERKS
OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
- Generous paid time off!
- Vacation and holiday time off to get away and recharge
- Well-being time for self-care, mission trips, or whatever makes you happy!
- Sick leave for you or to care for an ill-family member
- CME time and dollars
- Health, life, dental, and retirement plans
- Paid occurrence based malpractice
- Concierge relocation services
- Student Loan repayment counseling
- Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
- Clinical base hourly pay range for this position: $60.39-68.10 hr
- Range shown should be used as an estimate and can be impacted by many factors including but not limited to the critical need of the position, overall experience and qualifications, community need, and other considerations. Additional compensation components may be applicable such as bonuses or incentives which may or may not be based on metric achievement.
- Six years in a row, OSF has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best Employers by State.
- OSF HealthCare has had APPs providing care to patients for over 40 years!
- OSF New Hire Clinician Experience for onboarding all new providers to ensure you have all the resources you need to succeed
- APP leaders are throughout OSF making a difference in the care patients receive
- Empowering environment to help you grow your career
- Master’s degree or higher in nursing or physician assistant studies from an accredited program
- PMHNP certification
- Current Illinois license as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
- Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in primary care or a related field is preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Advanced Practice Provider Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OSF HealthCare56
- Rush University Medical Center20
- Endeavor Health13
- UChicago Medicine13
- Advocate Aurora Health11
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in advanced practice provider jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant license in good standing
- Relevant national certification from AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or an equivalent certifying body
- Master's or doctoral degree in a recognized advanced practice nursing or physician assistant program
- Current DEA registration and Illinois controlled substance license where prescriptive authority is required
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty or patient population
- Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent organization
Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a advanced practice provider in Illinois?
To work as an advanced practice provider in Illinois, you must hold an active license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Nurse practitioners complete an accredited graduate-level program, pass a national certification exam through AANP or ANCC, and apply for an Illinois advanced practice registered nurse license. Physician assistants pass the PANCE through NCCPA and obtain their Illinois PA license. Both pathways require a completed clinical training component before licensure is granted.
How much do advanced practice providers make in Illinois?
Advanced practice providers in Illinois earn a median of about $130,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,440 for the lowest 10% to over $161,470 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire advanced practice providers in Illinois?
Employers hiring advanced practice providers in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, Rush University Medical Center, and Endeavor Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and multispecialty group practices account for the majority of consistent postings across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most advanced practice provider jobs?
Chicago, Peoria, and Illinois have the most advanced practice provider openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share of demand given its concentration of academic medical centers, large hospital systems, and community health organizations, while Springfield and Rockford support steady hiring through regional health systems and state-affiliated clinics that serve significant patient populations outside the metro area.
Are there remote advanced practice provider jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Most advanced practice provider roles require in-person patient contact, so fully remote positions are limited. About 6% of advanced practice provider openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those that exist tend to involve telephonic triage, utilization review, or care management rather than direct clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a advanced practice provider in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or transition-to-practice residency, and several large Illinois employers run structured programs for this. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare have offered new-graduate advanced practice provider fellowships or residencies that provide supervised clinical hours and mentorship. Applicants who enter from adjacent roles such as registered nurse, medical assistant, or clinical coordinator often have an advantage. Having your Illinois license in hand and a specialty certification completed before applying gives your application the strongest possible footing.
Where can I find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across specialties and regions. Find roles that fit your credentials and experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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