Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

US Acute Care Solutions; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

CME/BEA

Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Malpractice Coverage

Professional Development

Location Flexibility

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for a high-volume, 24/7 Emergency Department.

You will work alongside physicians and nurses, delivering rapid, quality care and coordinating transfers when needed. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, continuous learning, and teamwork within a physician-owned acute care group.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medicine settings is required.
• PA or NP credentials with current/state license.
• Comfort with fast-paced, high-volume ED operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care in a full-service, 24/7 ED.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Support transfer coordination and patient disposition.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Benefits

Hospital Details Community Career Details Compensation USACS Benefits

• Critical access hospital
• Tele-capable floor unit with 24/7 Hospitalist Physician coverage
  
  

Benefits

Hospital Details Community Career Details Compensation USACS Benefits

Hospital Details

• Critical access hospital
• Tele-capable floor unit with 24/7 Hospitalist Physician coverage
  
  

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 11,000

• EMR: Epic
• Staffing Model:
• 24 hours of Physician coverage (for average of 30 patients per day); increases to 26 hours during higher volume months
• Full-service, Freestanding Emergency Department (FSED)
• Open 24/7 to treat conditions requiring immediate care
• CT and X-ray 24/7
• MRI and US during business hours
• 24/7 RT coverage
• 24/7 transfer coordinators and Psychiatric Evaluation Services
• 12hr/day, 7 days/week case management
• Coverage includes all UM Shore locations (Easton, Cambridge, and Queenstown)
  

Community

Chestertown, Maryland, is a charming and vibrant small town nestled in the beautiful Chester River Valley. Established in 1706, Chestertown has a rich history as one of the oldest towns in Maryland. With its cobblestone streets and historic buildings, it is a delight to explore the many sights of Chestertown.

The downtown area offers plentiful shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, providing unlimited entertainment. During the summer months, enjoy endless activities such as farmers markets and festivals to become fully immersed in the town's culture.

The locals are friendly and welcoming, making it easy to feel right at home when living in Chestertown. With its proximity to Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Chestertown is an ideal location for commuters looking for a quiet place to call home.

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.

Compensation

Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $70/hour to $98/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k.

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, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience 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.