Emergency Medicine APP Physician Assistant

US Acute Care Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

CME support

Parental leave

Malpractice coverage

Disability insurance

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions seeks an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our Colorado Springs ED. You will work with physicians in a high-volume Level II Trauma Center, using bedside ultrasound and template-based documentation to deliver efficient patient care.

The role emphasizes collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous learning within a physician-owned, nationwide organization that supports your growth and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• EM PA/NP licensed and credentialed.
• Experience in emergency medicine preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ED setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Medicine care in a Level II Trauma Center.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and staff across departments.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives and committees.

Education

Physician Assistant (PA) licensure

Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure

Emergency Medicine experience

Tools

Bedside ultrasound

Voice recognition documentation

Job description

• 450-bed, full-service Acute Care hospital with a reputation for excellence
• Penrose-St. Francis has been named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 10 years in a row (2008 - 2017) by Healthgrades
• Southern Colorado's only Magnet Recognized hospital
• Emergency Medicine Physicians actively engaged with all major hospital committees including Chief of staff, Director of Peer Review, Credentials Committee, and Quality Committee

Hospital Details

• 450-bed, full-service Acute Care hospital with a reputation for excellence
• Penrose-St. Francis has been named One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 10 years in a row (2008 - 2017) by Healthgrades
• Southern Colorado's only Magnet Recognized hospital
• Emergency Medicine Physicians actively engaged with all major hospital committees including Chief of staff, Director of Peer Review, Credentials Committee, and Quality Committee

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 36,000

• Level II Trauma Center – with Level I verification
• Recipient of Healthgrades Emergency Medicine Excellence awards
• Ranked among the Top 5% in the nation for Emergency Medicine
• Five-Star recipient for Emergency Medicine
• 32 main ED treatment rooms
• Close proximity to all Radiology services, with bedside Ultrasound
• ED Point of Care testing
• Flexible documentation system using templates and voice recognition
• Fully mature PA program with 15 years of full PA integration
• ED managed Observation Unit
• Incentive-based compensation

Community

At the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the Olympic Training Center, and the U.S. Senior Open. An outdoor paradise, the city features 265 miles of park and urban trails and more than 5,000 acres of open space. Its close proximity to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and fishing makes it an ideal community for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Colorado Springs has earned numerous accolades, including being voted the Most Desirable Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, the #1 Mountain Community by Money magazine, and Outside magazine’s “Best Town.” It truly offers something for everyone.

With some of the best public school systems in the state, Colorado Springs is an excellent place to raise a family, especially for those who want to live, work, and play in the mountains.

Career Details

Seeking Experienced Emergency Medicine 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. That’s because, 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.