At US Acute Care Solutions, 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.

Details

• 1 year of Emergency Medicine APP experience or completion of a fellowship is required.
• The position will have the opportunity to float between multiple facilities and support the Ascension Seton System.

Emergency Department

• ED Volume: 50,000
• ED Beds: 53
• Observation Beds: 16
• Patients/Hour: 5.9
• Admission Rate: 22%
• Trauma Designation: Level I
• Coverage: 8-hour shifts with 48 hours of physician coverage and 24 hours of APP coverage
• Separate observation unit with 30 hours/day APP coverage
• Documentation: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote
• The EMS Fellowship has been developed; the first fellow to start July 2021
• In process of developing a Sports Medicine Fellowship

Hospital

Dell Seton Medical Center is the only Level I trauma facility serving Central Texas and is an accredited teaching hospital. It is also the fourth-busiest emergency department in Texas. This brand new state-of-the-art facility, opened in May 2017, is recognized as a Certified Stroke Center and has been awarded Magnet Status for nursing excellence. The hospital serves as the primary safety net for the poor and uninsured as well as the primary teaching hospital for the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Benefits

• Support through an APP leadership structure at local, regional, and national levels
• APP-focused Alignment and Retention Plan
• Industry-leading and company funded 401 (an additional 10%)
• Highly competitive financial & benefits package
• Yearly CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
• Groundbreaking Paid Parental Leave
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• The best medical malpractice including tail coverage
• Industry-leading professional development programs
• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group

Community

Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it's no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round.