Allegheny Valley Hospital

• 2144-bed hospital
• Part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN)
• Responsive lab and x-ray; radiology is adjacent to the emergency department; tele radiology at night
• 24-hour CT and ultrasound; MRI on site
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Telestroke program through Allegheny General Hospital

Ranked by many sources as one of America’s most livable cities, Pittsburgh is a sophisticated metropolitan area with a hometown feel and is truly a wonderful place to live and work. From world-class museums, theater, symphony and all cultural options, to professional sports (Pirates baseball, Steelers football, Penguin hockey and Riverhounds soccer), outstanding shopping and dining, and easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the northeast Pittsburgh has something for everyone. The region continues its renaissance with the development of the waterfront and thriving metropolitan areas in town, and highly desirable suburbs with public and private schools ranked among the top 20% in the nation. Secondary education includes the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Robert Morris University, and Penn State branch campuses, plus many other smaller colleges.

• ED Volume: 23,000
• Admission Rate: 19%
• EMR: Epic
• $13 million renovation project completed in 2011 included state-of-the-art ED with 24 rooms 
• Active in EMS, 13 local squads, a helipad on site
• EMS telemedicine program in which patients are fed from 16 services
• EMS teaching options are available for interested physicians
• Broad pathology includes cardiac, geriatric, medical, orthopedic, and pediatric patients with minimal trauma
• Dedicated, well-trained and experienced emergency nurses
• Case management and Social work available in the ED

• 20-bed
• 12 hours of APP & 4 hours of Physician coverage
• APPs are responsible for daily rounds on all patients while physicians participate in the admission and develop treatment plans
• APPs must have advanced procedure skills or be willing to learn

• Average Daily Encounters: 60
• 10 Physician/APP provider hospitalist team
• Dedicated Nocturnist
• Open ICU
• Run Floor Codes and Rapid Response Calls
• Integrated EM and HM team approach with 1 director over both