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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$119,339 / year median in Texas
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Emergency Department ED Volume:
34,000Trauma Designation:
Level IV ED Beds:
20ED 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 volumesEMR:
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 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.USACS Benefits Financial Benefits APP Incentive Units:
$33,000 Incentive Units after 2 years of employment and completion of theUSACS 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 parentsMilitary Leave:
Pioneering paid leave for deploymentsInsurance:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverageDisability:
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. InternalUSACS 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. AboutUSACS 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.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance