Emergency Medicine Nocturnist APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

US Acute Care Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Continuing Education

Parental Leave

Disability

Malpractice Coverage

Job summary

US Acute Care Solutions is seeking an Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our clinicians in delivering hospital-based emergency care.

Physician-led, with robust APP leadership and nationwide opportunities, we invest in your growth and support your clinical practice with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Seeking Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner.
• PAs and NPs work alongside physicians as clinical colleagues.
• USACS provides support through local, regional, and national APP leadership.

Responsibilities

• Practice compassionate, attentive, and high-quality care in emergency medicine.
• Collaborate with physicians and support staff to deliver patient care.
• Engage in ongoing clinical governance and professional development.

Job description

• Allegheny General Hospital has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in education, research and above all, the care of patients. The Physicians are world-renowned in their fields and lead exceptional teams of nurses, technicians, and support staff who deliver advanced, compassionate care with the personal attention every patient deserves.
• AGH is a national leader in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience and orthopedic and rehabilitation care and offers a wide array of medical and surgical specialties. Truven Health Analytics, formerly known as Thomson Healthcare, has recognized AGH as one of the country’s 100 Top Hospitals - and recently named our network of hospitals one of the best healthcare systems in the nation.

Hospital Details

• Allegheny General Hospital has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in education, research and above all, the care of patients. The Physicians are world-renowned in their fields and lead exceptional teams of nurses, technicians, and support staff who deliver advanced, compassionate care with the personal attention every patient deserves.
• AGH is a national leader in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience and orthopedic and rehabilitation care and offers a wide array of medical and surgical specialties. Truven Health Analytics, formerly known as Thomson Healthcare, has recognized AGH as one of the country’s 100 Top Hospitals - and recently named our network of hospitals one of the best healthcare systems in the nation.

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 42,000

• Trauma Designation: Level I
• ED Beds: 32
• ED Admission Rate: 39% with high-acuity
• EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation
• New state of the art ED construction to begin in 2025
• Comprehensive stroke center designation; AGH was the first stroke center in the region
• Cardiac/STEMI center designation
• Active in EMS providing a medical command to 16 ambulance services and supporting Lifeflight
• Accredited and highly regarded Emergency Medicine Residency Program
• ECMO Center
• Fellowships in EMS, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine, and Medical Education

Community

Pittsburgh has been designated many times as one of the country’s most livable cities. Originally a major industrial center, Pittsburgh has made the successful transition to an economy that is largely based on healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

Pittsburgh hosts world-class education including universities like Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, plus nationally regarding public and private schools. The residential options are vast and offer easy commuting from urban, suburban and rural amenities. The city and the region feature dozens of parks and other outdoor recreational attractions including the riverfront and mountains. Pittsburghers are dedicated to their sports teams, including its major-league clubs - the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. A beautiful downtown Cultural District is home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Civic Light Opera and numerous theaters and galleries. Other attractions include the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Andy Warhol Museum, and Carnegie Science Center. Add in the many music festivals held annually, numerous dance companies performing around the area, and art galleries galore. Pittsburgh can satisfy just about any taste in the arts.

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.