Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)

Benefits

• 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 engage with all major hospital committees, including Chief of Staff, Director of Peer Review, Credentials Committee, and Quality Committee

Hospital Details

• 150-bed, Acute Care hospital
• 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 engage with all major hospital committees, including Chief of Staff, Director of Peer Review, Credentials Committee, and Quality Committee

Emergency Department

ED Volume: 44,000

• ED built in 2019
• Level III Trauma Center
• 26 main ED treatment rooms
• 44 beds, including 6 quick treatment beds
• Close proximity to all Radiology services, with bedside Ultrasound
• Flexible documentation system using templates and voice recognition
• Scribe service available
• Fully mature PA program with 15+ years of full PA integration
• ED managed Observation Unit
• Incentive-based compensation
• Epic EMR
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Emergency Medicine Excellence Award™ for three years in a row
• Ranked Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Emergency Medicine for three years in a row
• Five-Star Recipient for Emergency Medicine for three years in a row )
• Opportunities to teach students and residents
• Active EMS program including a helicopter EMS program and paramedic education program

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 biking, and fishing makes it an ideal community for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Colorado Springs has been recognized as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, the #1 Mountain Community by Money Magazine, and a “Best Town” by Outside Magazine. With some of the top public school systems in the state, Colorado Springs is an excellent place to raise a family while enjoying a lifestyle centered around living, working, and playing 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.

Compensation

Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $65/hour to $95/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k.

Additional Information

• EM Experience required
• NP's must be Certified ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioners)
• Additional Benefits: Paid Sick Leave
• ATLS certification required

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.