Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner at US Acute Care Solutions summary:
The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner at Ascension Seton Hays plays a critical role in delivering quality healthcare in a semi-closed ICU setting. With an average of 149 daily patient encounters, the position involves a dedicated nocturnist schedule and collaboration with a team of physicians and APPs, ensuring comprehensive patient care. The role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on team-based care.
Hospitalist - Nocturnist APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) Ascension Seton Hays Hospitalist Service
- Average Daily Encounters: 149
- 8 physicians / APP daily hospitalist team
- Dedicated nocturnist
- 7 on / 7 off schedule
- 12 Hour APP shifts
- Semi-closed ICU
Benefits
Financial Benefits:
- Industry-leading 10% company funded 401(k)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Annual CME/BEA (Business Expense Account)
- Medical Malpractice with tail and litigation support
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected clinicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs)
- 24/7/365 live physician support
- USACS Orientation and Assemblies
- Professional Development Programs including:
- Scholars (Leadership Training)
- Efficiency Academy
- Engagement & Experience Academy
Hospital
Seton Medical Center Hays is the largest medical campus in Hays County, serving a fast-growing region that includes Kyle, Buda, far south Austin, and surrounding areas.
- 112 beds
- Newer, state-of-the-art facility designed to grow to nearly 300 beds
- On-site support for all major specialties
- Level II Trauma Center
- Certified Stroke, Chest Pain, and SEMI Center
- Cardiac care services (including open heart surgery and a 24/7 cardiac catheterization lab)
community
Located just a few miles south of Austin, the small but growing cities of Kyle and Buda are attracting many families. Just to the south, San Marcos is home to Texas State University; popular San Antonio also is just an hour away.
Other USACS services at this location Emergency Department
- Trauma Designation: Level II
- ED Volume: 53,000
- ED Beds: 30
- ED Admission Rate: 17%
- Staffing Model:
- 8-9 hour physician shifts with 48-51 hours of coverage
- APP coverage of 22-32 hours per day
- EMR: Cerner
- Patients/Hour: 2.0
- Certified Stroke, Chest Pain, and SEMI Center
- Certified pediatric readiness
- Qualifications: BC/BP in Emergency Medicine
Critical Care
- ICU Volume: 11000
- ICU Beds: 32
- EMR: Cerner
- Medical, surgical, trauma, neurosurgery, primary stroke center, heart program
- 24-hour advanced nurse practitioners capable of performing all ICU procedures
- Excellent teamwork with USACS ED colleagues in the same facility
- State-of-the-art ICU fully equipped with all devices needed for procedures including dedicated ultrasound machine, glidescope with a bronchoscope, vigeleo, artic sun, etc.
Observation Unit
About USACS
Seeking Experienced Hospitalist Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
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. 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.
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