Nurse Practitioner - Chicago

About Matter Health

Matter Health delivers primary and preventive healthcare directly to older adults living in public housing communities. Our mission is simple: to improve healthcare access by meeting patients where they are and building trusted relationships within the communities we serve. As we rapidly expand, we are seeking mission-driven professionals who thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments.

We Lead with Love in Everything We Do.

About the Role

Matter Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support older adults in Chicago, IL.

At Matter Health, our NPs are more than just providers - they are Panel Owners. You will manage a dedicated panel of older adults as their ongoing primary care provider, building strong, lasting relationships within the communities you serve.

This is a fully community-based position with no traditional clinic home base. Nurse Practitioners regularly travel throughout their assigned market to provide care in affordable housing communities and patients' homes, building strong relationships and ensuring consistent access to care across their designated territory. Nurse Practitioners work with a high degree of clinical autonomy while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary care team and a dedicated Medical Director for support in complex cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing primary and preventive care to older adult patient populations
• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule to support patient care needs and appropriate clinical escalation.
• Manage and grow a dedicated patient panel within assigned communities
• Deliver relationship-driven, patient-centered care in community settings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical and operational teams
• Support initiatives in preventative care, chronic disease management, and care coordination
• Utilize a combination of telehealth and in-person care delivery models to improve accessibility
• Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation and ensure coding specificity

Qualifications

• Graduate degree (Master's or Doctorate) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Illinois
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner through an approved certifying body such as AANPCB or ANCC, with certification appropriate to the patient population served (Family, Adult, Gerontology, or Adult-Gerontology)
• Ability to meet applicable professional credentialing, enrollment, and privileging requirements
• 3+ years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner, preferably working with aging or medically complex populations
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (car stipend provided)
• Experience with EHR documentation (athenahealth preferred)
• Commitment to equitable, patient-centered care

Strongly Preferred

• Active DEA registration and ability to meet applicable Illinois controlled substance prescribing requirements
• Background in family medicine, internal medicine, adult medicine, or geriatrics
• Experience in value-based care settings
• Experience providing care in community-based, in-home, or non-traditional healthcare environments
• Familiarity with MEAT documentation and chronic condition coding
• Telehealth experience

Why Matter Health?

We believe that where someone lives should never determine the care they receive. Every team member at Matter Health is essential in improving healthcare access for older adults who have historically been underserved by traditional systems.

This is not just our mission - it's our daily work.

We Lead with Love in Everything We Do.

Working at Matter Health

We're committed to supporting every team member, both at work and beyond. Full-time employee benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.
Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-funded HSA options
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary illness, accident, and hospitalization coverage
• Access to Matter Health's in-person and virtual care services

Financial Security

• Salary range: $135,000 - $150,000 annually
• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level
• 401(k) with company match, starting at day 60
• Financial wellness resources and support

Time Away

• Up to 4 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid company holidays
• 2 volunteer days each year to support causes meaningful to you

Professional Growth

• Annual CME allowance for continuing education and certifications
• Dedicated paid CME days for conferences and professional development
• Opportunity to work within an innovative, community-based healthcare model
• Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical support team

Eligibility for benefits is based on full-time employment status. More details will be shared during the interview process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Matter Health is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, and foster an environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported.