Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) – PM&R Clinic at SIH

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a collegial and compassionate Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) team within the PM&R clinic. This role is ideal for an experienced provider passionate about rehabilitation medicine and collaborative care.

Position Highlights

• Manage daily medical needs of IRF patients, including rounding, medication management, and care coordination.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress toward rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support functional recovery and safe discharge planning.
• Perform and document history and physicals, progress notes, and discharge summaries per regulatory standards.
• Participate in admissions and evaluations of IRF candidates to ensure medical appropriateness.
• Provide consultative services in the acute care hospital for patients requiring physiatry input.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and therapists to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, team meetings, and compliance reviews.

Qualifications

• Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) in Illinois.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (e.g., FNP, AGACNP, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care, rehabilitation medicine, internal medicine, or a related field preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Schedule

• Full-time position with primary coverage at the IRF.
• May include consults at the acute care hospital.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required to ensure continuity of patient care.

At SIH, your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your potential is amplified. As the region’s largest not-for-profit health system, we serve over 330,000 residents across southern Illinois with a dedicated team of 4,000 employees and more than 650 physicians and APPs in 60+ specialties. SIH has over 50% market share with large Primary care and Family medicine programs, which provide a significant amount of referrals.

What sets us apart is our physician-led approach. From the top down, our medical group drives innovation and strategy, creating a culture where physicians lead with purpose and collaborate with passion. You’ll find strong pathways for leadership, access to advanced resources, and a work environment built on respect, support, and shared goals.

Physician engagement isn’t an afterthought—it’s a priority. Through regular feedback and continuous dialogue, we take action to enhance your experience and empower your career.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you’re seeking a career with purpose in a community that values your contribution—SIH is where your next chapter begins.

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