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Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)
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An Emergency Medical Director within emergency medical services is a physician who provides guidance, leadership, oversight and continuous quality improvement (CQI) for the practice of local EMTs and paramedics within a predefined area. Typically board-certified in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine. Generally responsible for either the creation of protocols for treatment by prehospital providers or providing leadership to the group of physicians who assist with the provision of medical oversight depending on which model of service delivery and which model of medical control are operating.
$146,913 / year median in Colorado
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Additional Benefits:
Paid Sick Leave ATLS certification required Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 base pay range of $65/hour to $100/hourAbout Penrose Hospital ED Volume:
35,000 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 ED managed observation unit 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 Other USACS services offered at this location:Observation Medicine Benefits Financial Benefits:
Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k) Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage Short- and long-term disability (own occupation) Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account) Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support Pioneering Paid Military Leave Groundbreaking 100%Paid Parental Leave Intangible Benefits:
Location flexibility and career stability of a national group National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) 24/7/365 live physician support USACS Orientation and Assemblies Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience Academy The Area 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. Facility & Address Penrose Hospital Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6794Links Landing Page Contact Information Careers Email:
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- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance