Advanced Practice Provider - Primary Care - Virtual First Clinic

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized academic medical center and the teaching hospital for the Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (PA or APRN) to join GIM Rush Connect Primary Care—an innovative, hybrid care model based at Rush Oak Park Hospital. The APP will be a key clinical leader in delivering team-based, tech-enabled, relationship-centered care to a dedicated patient panel.

About GIM Rush Connect Primary Care

Rush Connect Primary Care is redesigning how patients access and experience primary care. The model blends the flexibility of virtual care with the engagement of in person visits to expand reach, strengthen relationships, and improve health outcomes. Care is delivered by a cohesive multidisciplinary team and supported by digital tools, evidence-based workflows, and outcome-driven metrics.

Model Highlights:

• • Hybrid Work Structure: Three (3) virtual care days (~9 hours/day) and one (1) in-person clinic day (~12 hours) per week, supported by standardized operational workflows.
  • Panel-Based Team Care: Shared patient panels with a physician, APP, RN, MA, social worker, and pharmacist enable comprehensive, relationship-based care.
  • Proactive Population Management: MD/DO/APPs lead chronic care management (CCM), remote patient monitoring (RPM), and preventive care workflows across virtual and in-person settings.
  • Technology Integration: Use of Epic, care management platforms, team messaging, and clinical decision support tools to enhance efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide direct patient care during both virtual and in-person clinic days, including new and follow-up visits, chronic disease management, results review, and proactive outreach.

  • Conduct and document evidence-based care plans in Epic, leveraging technology to streamline tasks and patient communication.

  • Engage in team huddles, quality reviews, and structured improvement efforts.

  • Close care gaps through targeted outreach, preventive services, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

  • Participate in pilot workflows, technology testing, and innovation cycles within Rush Connect.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

*Advanced Practice Provider experience in Primary Care is required.

*Applicants must hold an AG-PCNP, FNP, or PA certification.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 30 Lead APPs across the system, Rush's vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day. The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush University Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:
CLINICAL
1. Completes and documents an accurate history and physical examination of patients.
2. Conducts comprehensive or episodic health assessments and develops patient care plans.
3. Orders and interprets tests, treatments, and therapies within the scope of practice
4. Prescribes medications, including controlled substances to the extent delegated including non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
5. Orders, interprets, and performs laboratory and other diagnostic tests and procedures.
6. Provides clear, concise, and accurate information in the electronic medical record.
7. Initiate and perform consultations in accordance with Rush rules and regulations.
8. Make appropriate referrals to other health care professionals and/or agencies.
9. Provides direct patient care in assigned areas, which may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting.

PROFESSIONAL
10. Works collaboratively with his/her collaborating/supervising physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.
11. Acts as an advocate for patients, families, coworkers, and the physician assistant profession.
12. Participates in all required provider activities as outlined in the RUMC Medical Staff Bylaws.
13. Integrates evidence based knowledge and clinical expertise in decision making.
14. Demonstrates competency in all medical and surgical procedures and skill considered essential in their area of practice.
15. Maintains board certification, state licensure, and continuing medical education as outlined by hospital, state, and federal policy.

LEADERSHIP
16. Supports the organization's overall strategic plan and direction.
17. Serves as a leader of the healthcare team to provide integrated delivery of patient care service
18. Actively participates in ongoing and systematic quality improvement efforts which focus on patient care delivery and supports processes that provide optimal patient outcomes.
19. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice and improvement. Including ongoing self-assessment of core competencies and yearly goals.
20. Develops and leads implementation of department goals by collaborating with department staff, students, and physicians.
21. Serves as a role model and thought leader for their own profession including practice analysis and advancement to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
22. Manages resources effectively thereby considering the institution and practice's fiscal responsibilities.
23. Demonstrates an understanding of patient documentation, compliance, and billing best practices.

EDUCATION
24. Provides relevant and comprehensive patient education to patients, families and significant others.
25. Fosters growth and development of students and other healthcare professionals.
26. Continuously assesses their personal capabilities and limitations, striving always to approve their medical practice.
27. Use their knowledge and expertise to contribute to an improved community.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Physician Assistant Licensure.
• Current Certification from National Certification Commission for Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or other agency recognized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA).
• Degree from an ARC-PA (or predecessor) accredited PA Program.
• BLS Certification.
• Demonstrates competency in all areas of APP practice including: medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, patient care, professionalism, practice based learning and improvement, and systems based practice.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining electronic and paper medical records
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise.
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with collaborating physician, department, and other members of the healthcare team in an effective and comprehensive manner.

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range: $118,670 - $167,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

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Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.