Critical Care Nocturnist APP Physician Assistant

US Acute Care Solutions; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

CME allowance

Paid parental leave

Military leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions in Kerrville, Texas seeks an experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our hospital-based team. You'll collaborate with physicians to deliver acute care, with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.

USACS offers extensive benefits including a 401(k), CME allowances, paid parental and military leave, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, disability protection, and malpractice coverage, plus nationwide mobility and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in acute care.
• Comfort working in a hospital-based critical care team.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care services in a hospital setting.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage complex cases.
• Participate in on-call and shift responsibilities as needed.

Job description

• Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
• Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
• Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
• Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
• Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
• Interventional radiology availabe during the week
• Urology coverage 50% of the time

Hospital Details

• 124-bed facility
• Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
• Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
• Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
• Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
• Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
• Interventional radiology availabe during the week
• Vascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per month
• Urology coverage 50% of the time

Community

Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for Physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.

Career Details

Seeking Experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

At USACS, you will have the opportunity to practice compassionate, attentive, and quality care with a group that invests in your growth, while valuing and rewarding your expertise. Our Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners work side by side with our Physicians as clinical colleagues, with support through their own local, regional, and national APP leadership. As the country’s leading Physician-owned acute care group, we understand how important it is to be supported in leadership by your APP colleagues to focus on what’s important: quality patient care.

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits

APP Incentive Units

$33,000 Incentive Units after 2 years of employment and completion of the USACS APP Academy

401(k)

Industry-leading, practice-funded 401(k)

Continuing Education

$2,500 annual tax-free CME/BEA ($4,500 during your first year with USACS)

Parental Leave

Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents

Military Leave

Pioneering paid leave for deployments

Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage

Disability

Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)

Malpractice Coverage

Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support. USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!

Intangible Benefits

Location Flexibility and Job Stability:

Careers nationwide, from New York to Hawaii. Internal USACS STAT Traveling Physicians.

Clinical Guidance

National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS Physicians.

Bedside Support

Evidence-based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and experienced Physicians available 24/7/365 to assist you.

Onboarding And Ongoing Support

Dedicated Clinician Advocates for a personalized concierge-style service and the USACS Annual Assembly, open for all Clinicians to attend.

Professional Development

Scholars (leadership training), Efficiency Academy, plus more.

About USACS

US Acute Care Solutions provides acute care to health care systems across the U.S. We’re Physician owned and outcome oriented. We seek the best talent to staff clinical teams delivering hospital management solutions.