Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Emergency Medicine Opportunity | Elkins, West Virginia
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Job description
Job description
Join a supportive, mission-driven Emergency Medicine team at Davis Medical Center in Elkins, WV—a scenic, community-centered town just 2 hours from Pittsburgh. This is an ideal role for experienced Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants looking for stability, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a difference in a rural setting.
We are seeking experienced Emergency Medicine APPs to join our growing team. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced ED with a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers.
Facility Snapshot
- ED Volume: 23,409 annual visits (~64 per day)
- ED Beds: 21
- ICU Beds: 9
- Trauma Designation: Level IV
- Admission Rate: ~8%
- EMR: Paragon
- APP Shifts: Mix of day and night shifts; 12-hour shifts
- Model: Team-based coverage with physician oversight
Job Responsibilities
• Provide high-quality emergency care to patients in a Level IV Trauma Center.
• Collaborate with physicians in a team-based emergency department model.
• Participate in patient admissions and discharges, with a current admission rate of approximately 8%.
• Utilize Paragon EMR to document and manage patient care.
• Serve the medical needs of a rural, underserved population with compassion and clinical excellence.
Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year Emergency Medicine experience preferred
Comfortable managing a variety of acuity levels
Working Hours
Skills
• Team-oriented approach and effective communication with Physicians and hospital staff.
• Comfort working in a rural emergency setting with a diverse patient population.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR), specifically Paragon.