What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) position at US Acute Care Solutions?
USACS Benefits
Hospital Details
At the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is home to the US Olympic committee, the Olympic training center, and the US Senior Open. And outdoor paradise, Colorado Springs has 265 miles of park and urban trails with over 5000 acres of open space. Close proximity to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, road biking and fishing make this a great community for families or outdoor enthusiasts. Voted the most desirable place to live in the US by US News and World Report, the #1 mountain community by Money Magazine, and Outside magazine’s “Best Town”, Colorado Springs has something for everyone.
With some of the best public schools systems in the state, Colorado Springs is a perfect place to raise a family that wants to live, work and play in the mountains.
Career Details
Seeking Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
At US Acute Care Solutions, 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.
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, company-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.
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, Quality Committee
- 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
At the base of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs is home to the US Olympic committee, the Olympic training center, and the US Senior Open. And outdoor paradise, Colorado Springs has 265 miles of park and urban trails with over 5000 acres of open space. Close proximity to skiing, hiking, mountain biking, road biking and fishing make this a great community for families or outdoor enthusiasts. Voted the most desirable place to live in the US by US News and World Report, the #1 mountain community by Money Magazine, and Outside magazine’s “Best Town”, Colorado Springs has something for everyone.
With some of the best public schools systems in the state, Colorado Springs is a perfect place to raise a family that wants to live, work and play in the mountains.
Career Details
- Additional Benefits: Paid Sick Leave
- ATLS certification required
- Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $65/hour to $100/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k.
Seeking Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
At US Acute Care Solutions, 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.
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, company-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.
Salary : $2,500 - $4,500