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US Acute Care Solutions lists this Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary opportunity in kerrville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionHospital Details Community Career Details USACS Benefits
Visa Accepted:
J1 Visa Location
H-1B Cap Exempt
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
Emergency Department ED Volume: 34,000
Trauma Designation: Level IV
ED Beds: 20
ED Admission Rate: 21%
ED Transfer Rate: 4%
Staffing Model: 10-hour shifts
3 Physician shifts per day (total 30 hours)
3 APP shifts per day (total 30 hours)
Shifts will flex 1-2 hours up or down based on volumes
EMR: Meditech
BC (or BE) in Emergency Medicine (preferred) or BC in FP/IM with a minimum of five years of ED experience
Stroke certified; however, still transfer patients who require lytics and/or arterial thrombectomy
Primary Stroke Center certification expected by end of 2025
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 You got into medicine to do one thing: care for patients. You've come to the right place.
Ours is a Physician-owned group, the largest in the nation, meaning we have built a model that allows our Physicians to focus on our mission: to care for patients. It also means we are built to last, with the size, resources, and opportunities of a national company.
At USACS you will get ownership in the group, access to the very best post-residency continuing medical education in the nation, and a culture devoted to constant improvement by practicing evidence-based medicine. But most importantly, you’ll get colleagues who, as leaders of their own destiny, are committed to a culture of shared ownership over our common goal: outstanding patient care.
Additional Information Signing Bonuses up to $150,000 available!
Through USACS’ partnership with this facility and under updated U.S. Department of Education regulations, you may be eligible for the PSLF program
USACS Benefits Financial BenefitsW-21099 Equity Ownership: arrow_forward_ios
$100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service
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Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000
Continuing Education:
$4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
$8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates
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Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
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Pioneering paid leave for deployments
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As low as 2.99%
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!
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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, and 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.
Worksite address
kerrville, TX, 78028, US
Who can apply
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