Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

US Acute Care Solutions; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Continued CME/BEA program ($2,500/year

Parental Leave: 100% paid

Military Leave

Malpractice Coverage with tail

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions seeks an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Canon City, Colorado. The role supports 24/7 ED operations with a 17-bed department and dedicated physicians, providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

As part of a physician-owned acute care group, you will receive strong clinical guidance, robust benefits, and opportunities for leadership development through the NCGB and USACS Academy.

Responsibilities

• ED volume and staffing described: 17-bed ED with 24-hour physician coverage and flex APP coverage daily.
• Collaborate with physicians and other specialists (General Surgery, Orthopedic, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Urology) for patient care.
• Support EPIC EMR documentation and patient management in a high-volume ED.

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

• St. Thomas More Hospital is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at the entrance of the Royal Gorge, in scenic Cañon City, Colorado
• Our non-profit, faith-based hospital is the cornerstone of healthcare services for Fremont County and surrounding communities with 24-hour Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designation
• St. Thomas More is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
• St. Thomas More has been recognized for excellence in hip fracture treatment, total knee replacement, and treatment of sepsis

Hospital Details

• St. Thomas More Hospital is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at the entrance of the Royal Gorge, in scenic Cañon City, Colorado
• Our non-profit, faith-based hospital is the cornerstone of healthcare services for Fremont County and surrounding communities with 24-hour Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designation
• St. Thomas More is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
• St. Thomas More has been recognized for excellence in hip fracture treatment, total knee replacement, and treatment of sepsis

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 19,000

• 17-bed ED
• 24-hour Physician coverage with flex APP coverage daily
• 15% admit rate
• Specialty backup includes General Surgery, Orthopedic, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Urology, and 24/7 in house Hospitalists
• Full Radiology services and bedside Ultrasound in the ED
• Epic EMR
• ED has access to OBS unit

Community

Canon City, with a population of 16,400, is located along the Arkansas River in southern Colorado. At an elevation of 5,300 ft., it enjoys a mild climate year-round. As the "gateway to the Arkansas River headwaters," outdoor activities are abundant in the area. Area activities include white water rafting, excellent fly-fishing, hunting, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and nearby skiing. Canon City hosts multiple annual festivals in its many beautiful city parks. Canon City has easy access to the metropolitan areas of Pueblo and Colorado Springs, only 45 minutes away. Denver is just 1.5 hours away.

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.