Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Chicago Southwest Side, IL

Family Nurse Practitioner - Chicago Southwest Side, Illinois

Why 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 Garfield Ridge, Archer Heights, Cicero, and Little Village 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
• Support MEC's commitment to service excellence by maintaining professionalism and empathy during every patient interaction
• Address patient concerns proactively and contribute to positive patient outcomes and satisfaction

Team Leadership & Collaboration 

• Serve as a clinical resource for Medical Assistants, Radiologic Technologists, and clinic team members
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support onboarding and development of new clinical staff
• Collaborate effectively with collaborating physicians and operational leaders

Operational Excellence

• Support clinic goals related to patient flow, efficiency, and quality metrics
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and clinical quality programs 
• Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety standards
• Adapt to varying patient volumes, staffing needs, and clinic locations as business needs require

What Success Looks Like 
A successful Nurse Practitioner at MEC: 

• Delivers safe, evidence-based care consistently.
• Creates exceptional patient experiences.
• Maintains high-quality documentation and compliance standards.
• Partners effectively with clinic teams to support operational performance.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and reliability and embodies MEC's PACT Values 

What We’re Looking For 
Required: 

• 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

Preferred: 

• Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Occupational Medicine experience
• Experience performing common urgent care procedures
• DOT Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Scheduling Requirements: 

• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Flexibility to support multiple clinic locations 

Compensation 
The expected salary range for this position is $125,000-130,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. 

Benefits 
Midwest Express Clinic is proud to offer a competitive selection of employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability plans to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Employees can also opt into a wide range of voluntary benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits, life insurance, critical illness, and pet insurance. 

We offer a company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer match to support long-term financial wellbeing. Full-time employees are also eligible for Paid Time Off and wellness benefits, because we believe in building a career that supports both performance and balance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
Midwest Express Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

Reasonable Accommodation 
Midwest Express Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require assistance or accommodation, please contact our HR team at View email address on us.fitly.work. 

E-Verify
Midwest Express Clinic participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.