Orthopedic Navigator APP (NP/PA) - St. Mary's of Nazareth Hospital, Chicago
Location: St. Mary's of Nazareth Hospital, ChicagoJob Type: Full-Time
Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our growing Orthopedic Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to serve as a key clinical resource for orthopedic patients throughout their continuum of care, helping to coordinate treatment plans, optimize patient outcomes, and enhance the overall patient experience.
The Orthopedic Navigator APP will work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, and other multidisciplinary team members to facilitate seamless patient care from consultation through post-operative recovery. Qualified candidates will have prior clinical experience as an NP or PA, strong patient care and communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care. Experience in orthopedics, surgery, inpatient care, or care coordination is preferred.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years of advanced practice experience. Orthopedic, surgical, inpatient, outpatient, care coordination, or navigator experience is preferred.
Position Overview:• Full-time position supporting Orthopedic Services• 2 years of APP experience required• Serve as a clinical liaison and care coordinator for orthopedic patients throughout their treatment journey• Monday–Friday schedule with no call responsibility• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care, including pre-operative and post-operative patient management• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, APPs, nursing staff, rehabilitation services, and clinical support teams• Provide patient education, facilitate care transitions, and help optimize quality outcomes and patient satisfaction• Assist with clinical evaluations, follow-up care, and orthopedic patient navigation as appropriateWhat We Offer:• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package• Supportive, team-based environment with leadership committed to APP development• CME support and professional growth opportunities• Mission-driven organization with a strong focus on community health
Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 on an annualized basis. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
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About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.
