About this opportunity
US Acute Care Solutions lists this Critical Care Nocturnist APP Physician Assistant opportunity in kerrville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
Interventional radiology availabe during the week
Urology coverage 50% of the time
Hospital Details
124-bed facility
Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list
Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
Interventional radiology availabe during the week
Vascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per month
Urology coverage 50% of the time
Community
Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for Physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.
Career Details
Seeking Experienced Critical Care 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. 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.
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Worksite address
kerrville, TX, 78028, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.