Emergency Medicine - Nocturnist APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)
Job at a glance
Job description
Hospital Details
- Wexford was designed to create a warm, inviting environment and outstanding patient experience
- Features include rooftop gardens for relaxation and free parking/valet service
- 160 beds
- This brand-new community hospital offers a full range of medical services, specialty care, and advanced technologies including Emergency Medicine and:
- Labor, Delivery and Neonatal Intensive Care
- Advanced Imaging Services
- Laboratory Testing
- Minimally-Invasive, Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Critical Care Unit
- Advanced Cardiac Care and Testing, including Cardiac Catheterization
- Inpatient Pediatric Services
- All major specialties are represented with easy access to a full continuum of care through the award-winning Allegheny Health Network Physicians and facilities
Emergency Department
ED Volume: 35,000
- EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation
- Moderate acuity with broad pathology
- Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center
- Recognized with Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award in 2022 and 2023; this award is given to facilities with Patient Experience scores in the top 5% in the nation
- 2024 Recipient of Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) Lantern Award, which recognizes exceptional performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research
- Full-service ED with special areas for Pediatric and Behavioral Health patients
- Open, efficient layout with 24 ED rooms including two Behavioral Health and three pediatric-friendly rooms
- Two CT scanners and MRI in the imaging unit directly adjacent to the ED
- Facilities for LifeFlight helicopter and ambulance services
- Active with local EMS
Community
Wexford Hospital is conveniently situated on Route 19/Perry Highway close to Interstates 79, 279, and 76 (the Pennsylvania Turnpike). This highly regarded suburban area is near desirable residential areas including Bradford Woods, Cranberry, Franklin Park, Mars, and others offering highly regarded schools. Enjoy abundant shopping, dining, and recreational options close to home. Access to downtown Pittsburgh is less than a 30-minute drive.
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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 |
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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: 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 |
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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. |