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US Acute Care Solutions

Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

US Acute Care Solutions, Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, 16501


Seeking Experienced Physician Assistant / Nurse PractitionerAt 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. 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.OBSERVATION UNIT

Average Daily Encounters: 1412-bed observation unit12-hour shifts 7a-7p and 7p-7aMust be an experienced Nurse Physician / Physician Assistant

HOSPITAL

348-bed, urban facilityFounded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1875Erie s first hospitalFull-service, mission-driven tertiary care and teaching hospital with strong commitment to qualityIntegrated health system as part of Allegheny Health NetworkSaint Vincent is a member of the community and continues to provide a continuum of services to fit the health care needs of the regionHospital based ACGME approved residencies in emergency medicine and family medicine. EM fellowships in Research and Medical EducationANCC Magnet hospital for nursingSaint Vincent has been nationally recognized for quality, including a Top 10 Hospital for Patient Safety in Overall Surgical Care, Cancer Care, Cardiac Care and Joint Replacement from CareChex by Quantros.

BENEFITS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT & NURSE PRACTITIONER

Financial Benefits:Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverageShort- and long-term disability (own occupation)Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation supportPioneering Paid Military LeaveGroundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave

Intangible Benefits:Location flexibility and career stability of a national groupNational Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected cliniciansClinical Management Tools (CMTs)24/7/365 live physician supportUSACS Orientation and AssembliesProfessional Development Programs including:Scholars (Leadership Training)Efficiency AcademyEngagement & Experience AcademyCOMMUNITY

Erie is a beautiful, medium-sized city situated on the south central shores of Lake Erie. Erie lies between Cleveland, OH, Buffalo, NY and Pittsburgh, PA, and was recently ranked among the nation's most livable communities.There are a number of beautiful, established suburban and urban communities including lakeside developments and tree-lined streets with Victorian homes proximate to excellent public and private schools. Abundant recreational options include arts and culture (Erie Philharmonic, Erie Art Museum, and several theatre companies), semi-pro and professional sports (Seawolves baseball, Otters -Ontario Hockey League, to name a few) plus collegiate sports from Gannon University, Mercyhurst College, Edinboro University and Penn State-Behrend. There is also a local NASCAR track. Outdoor recreation includes Presque Isle State Park beaches, the Seaway Trail along the lakefront, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowmobile trails, and ice skating. There is no shortage of family fun activities, from Waldameer amusement park to the renowned Splash Lagoon indoor waterpark to the Children's Museum, the options are endless.Erie is home to the largest medical school in the country, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.The region is also famous for growing grapes and produces the third-largest amount of wine in the United States. The Erie International Airport provides many daily flights and connections for convenient travel.