Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Hospital Details Community Career Details USACS Benefits Hospital Details

124-bed facility
Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the "Top 20" Rural Community Hospitals in the nation-the only hospital in Texas on the list
Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people
Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department
Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist
Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN
Interventional radiology availabe during the week
Vascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per month
Urology coverage 50% of the time
Emergency Department

ED Volume:

34,000
Trauma Designation: Level IV
ED Beds: 20
ED 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 volumes

EMR: 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.
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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.
Additional Information

Through USACS' partnership with this facility and under updated U.S. Department of Education regulations, you may be eligible for the PSLF program
USACS Benefits Financial Benefits 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:

Groundbreaking 100% 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 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.
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