Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Correctional Medicine

University of Illinois ChicagoRockford, Illinois

$125k-$140k/yr Full-Time In-PersonPosted 3 days ago

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Schedule: Full-Time
Salary basis: Annual salary, $125k-$140k/yr
Work mode: In person
Setting: Correctional

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Correctional Medicine Hiring Department : Department of Family and Community Medicine Location : Rockford, IL USA Requisition ID : 1043406 Salary: The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universit…

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About University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.

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