Primary Care Advanced Practice Provider

Are you passionate about whole-person, community-focused care? Do you believe health care is a right, not a privilege? At Chestnut Family Health Center, we serve individuals and families across the lifespan — from pediatrics to geriatrics — many of whom face significant barriers to care. We’re looking for a mission-driven Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to join our team of dedicated professionals working in an integrated primary care and behavioral health setting.

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to help build healthier communities, one patient at a time.

Health Center hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm.  FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING OPTIONS! Sign-on and retention bonuses available! Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment opportunities are also available.

Chestnut Health Systems^™ is a leading provider of integrated health care services. Since 1973, Chestnut has grown to more than 800 committed, compassionate employees providing substance use, mental health, and primary care treatment to patients in Illinois and Missouri. We provide fully integrated care for all our patients by combining behavioral health care services with our community-based primary care health centers. Chestnut also conducts research and training throughout the U.S.A.

**Please note to be considered for a position you must attach a resume, complete the application, and answer all screening questions. 

• Provide comprehensive primary care services including acute, preventive, and chronic disease management for pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Serve as a prescriber in accordance with Illinois law and agency policy; participate in collaborative physician meetings and case discussions.
• Contribute to integrated care by participating in team huddles, staffing meetings, and consultation activities.
• Use electronic health records (EHR) for documentation and meet expected productivity, quality, and documentation standards.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with HRSA, Joint Commission, and other regulatory/accrediting bodies.
• Support continuous quality improvement and program development efforts.

• Master’s degree in Nursing with RN licensure and certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed in the state of Illinois as an APRN or PA.
• Experience in primary care, community health, or ambulatory settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of chronic disease management and preventive care.
• Commitment to serving under-resourced and diverse populations.
• Proficient in basic computer skills with willingness to use an electronic health record system.
• Comfortable working in an integrated care model alongside behavioral health and medical providers.

Are you intrigued by this job but don’t meet every single requirement? Chestnut is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about any of our posted positions but your experience doesn’t line up perfectly, please apply anyway! We’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

Chestnut Health Systems is a leader in the effort to achieve health equity, providing high-quality health and human services in underserved communities. We deliver trauma-informed, fully integrated care by combining behavioral health with community-based primary health care. Chestnut’s research division is nationally recognized for its contribution to evidence-based practices. Our empathic and innovative employees live our mission of making a difference.

Chestnut offers a new salary structure and robust benefits!

EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. Chestnut welcomes applications from qualified individuals with recovery experience.

The anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $96,250 - $110,000 annual salary. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education, experience, local market conditions, and internal equity.

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