NI-Advanced Practice Provider, OB/GYN: Womens Health

Job Posting 

UW Health Northern Illinois

Advanced Practice Provider: Women’s Health 

Position Highlights:
UW Health Northern Illinois seeks an Advance Practice Provider (APRN with first assist or PA-C) to join our busy team of 10 Ob/Gyns and four WHNPs at UW Health SwedishAmerican’s state of the art Women & Children’s Hospital, Spring Brook Clinic location. 

With a $130 million expansion of women and children’s services, UW Health Northern Illinois’ growing portfolio of obstetric, gynecologic and pediatric services will ensure a busy community-based practice with dedicated support from sub-specialists of University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine and Public Health.

Job Duties:

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Conducting comprehensive health assessments, including medical history and physical exams.
• Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions related to women’s health.
• Providing gynecologic care, including pap smears, breast exams, and contraception counseling.
• Managing menstrual disorders, menopause, and hormonal therapy.
• Performing colposcopies, endometrial biopsies, and IUD/Nexplanon insertions/removals (depending on credentials).
• Prescribing medications, including contraceptives, hormone therapy, and antibiotics.

Obstetric & Prenatal Care (if applicable)

• Providing prenatal and postnatal care, including routine checkups and fetal monitoring.
• Educating patients on pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
• Collaborating with OB/GYNs in managing high-risk pregnancies.

Health Promotion & Preventative Care

• Educating patients on sexual health, family planning, and fertility.
• Counseling on lifestyle modifications to prevent chronic conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis, and obesity.
• Administering vaccinations (HPV, flu, etc.).

Collaboration & Coordination

• Working alongside OB/GYNs, primary care providers, and specialists for comprehensive patient care.
• Referring patients for specialized treatments, including infertility and oncology services.
• Assisting in surgical procedures or minor gynecologic procedures (if within scope of practice).

Patient Advocacy & Education

• Supporting patients through sexual health concerns, domestic violence, and mental health challenges.
• Educating on STI prevention, safe sex practices, and reproductive health options.

Administrative

• Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Engaging in continuing education to stay up to date on advancements in women’s health care.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited PA program or completion of a master’s level advanced practice nurse program. 

• Active APRN or PA license in State of IL and active DEA license or ability to apply for such license prior to or upon hire.

Benefits

SwedishAmerican offers a highly competitive salary guarantee with wRVU production and other incentives. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary range (based on experience):
  • $116,846-$129,332
• Generous vacation and CME benefits
• Potential opportunity for additional compensation 
• Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered
• Interview and relocation expenses paid 

• Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life

• Retirement Plan match and contribution
• Malpractice with tail coverage 
• Generous provider referral bonus 

About the Greater Rockford Area:

Recently named the number one housing market in America by The Wall Street Journal, Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions — all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. The greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, re