Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Service Line: Urgent Care

Position Title: Physician Assistant

Location: Advocate Condell Immediate Care Center - Gurnee, Round Lake Beach, Vernon Hills, IL

Job Type: PRN

Recruiter: Maria Santiago

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join a high-performing Urgent Care team at Advocate Condell Immediate Care Center - Gurnee, part of the prestigious Advocate Health System. This role offers a collaborative practice environment, strong physician leadership, and the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while maintaining excellent work-life balance.

Clinical Highlights

• Patient Volume: 22,000 Immediate Care volume
• Specialties Mix:
  • 50% Medical / Surgical
  • 30% Orthopedics & Occupational Health
  • 20% Pediatrics
• Coverage Model:
  • Physician coverage: 12-hour shifts (8a-2p; 2p-8p)
  • NP/PA coverage: 8-hour shifts (11a-7p), Monday-Friday
• Number of Exam Rooms: 12 Immediate Care exam rooms
• Acuity: Low-to-moderate acuity urgent care
• EMR: Epic
• Procedures: Laceration repair, splinting, basic orthopedic procedures, occupational health exams, minor procedures
• Tele Coverage: No

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Licensure: Active Illinois APRN license
• Board Certification: AANP or ANCC certification required
• Experience: Urgent care, emergency medicine, or family practice experience preferred
• Collaborative Practice: Ability to work independently with on-site physician support

Facility & Clinical Details

About Advocate Condell Immediate Care Center - Gurnee:

This 12-bed Immediate Care Center is one of three satellite clinics within the Advocate Health System, providing high-quality care for minor illnesses, injuries, and occupational health needs. The facility features on-site point-of-care lab testing and radiology, with limited daytime weekday access to CT and ultrasound.

System Medical Director:

The role is supported by a System Medical Director overseeing three Urgent Care Centers throughout Chicagoland, ensuring consistent clinical leadership and operational excellence.

Community Information

Gurnee is one of the fastest-growing communities in northern Illinois while maintaining a welcoming small-town atmosphere. Home to Gurnee Mills and Six Flags Great America , the area offers strong local employment, family-friendly amenities, and easy access to major metros-just one hour north of downtown Chicago and approximately 50 minutes from Milwaukee.

Benefits & Compensation

• NP/PA Compensation:
  • $70/hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• No non-compete
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated wellness programming and clinician support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we empower our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to practice at the top of their license.

Our national infrastructure, regional leadership, and evidence-based approach provide the support you need-so you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care and improving the health of the communities you serve.

Together, we heal.