Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)
ED Volume:
63,000
Site Perks:
W-2 Employment
Hospital Details
- State-of-the-art hospital built in 2016
- 305-bed full-service, Level II Trauma Center
- Full-service capabilities with almost all medical and surgical specialties represented
- Regional Stroke Center with in-house Thrombectomy capabilities
- 24/7 Cath Lab availability to treat STEMI
- Established Hospitalist service provides care for most admissions
- A major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
- Four residency programs (Surgery, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN & Family Medicine)
Emergency Department
ED Volume: 63,000
- Trauma Designation: Level II
- ED Beds: 54
- Dedicated 8-bed Pediatric ED
- Dedicated, secure Behavioral Health area
- The majority of rooms are private
- ED Admission Rate: 20%, representing 60% of total hospital admissions
- ED Transfer Rate: <1% (Burn, PICU)
- EMR: Epic
- State-of-the-art hospital built in 2016
- Geriatric ED Certification by ACEP awarded in 2020
- Advanced Neuroscience program including 24/7 Neuro Hospitalists
Community
Coastally located just 35 miles northeast of Manhattan, Fairfield County is unique and diverse. Connecticut’s New England Heritage and proximity to New York City combine to unite Yankee hospitality and charm with metropolitan culture. Previously considered a bedroom community to NYC, Stamford now hosts numerous Fortune 500 companies. Housing options range from urban apartments to spacious suburbs and 200-year-old farmhouses. The public schools consistently rank at the top nationwide, and Connecticut also offers more private schools per capita than any other state. Recreational opportunities abound with theatre, concerts, and world-class art exhibits. Enjoy snowboarding, hiking, and abundant rivers, lakes, and 250 miles of shoreline for your water sport interests.
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.
Compensation
Excellent compensation with an estimated employed W-2 pay range of $60/hr - $97.84/hr PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k
USACS Benefits
| Financial Benefits |
|---|
APP Incentive Units: $33,000 Incentive Units after 2 years of employment and completion of the USACS APP Academy |
Industry-leading, practice-funded 401(k) |
Continuing Education: $2,500 annual tax-free CME/BEA ($4,500 during your first year with USACS) |
Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents |
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 |
|---|
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. |
About USACS
One Hospital Plaza
Stamford , CT 06904
Meet your recruiter
Rebecca Cowman
EM APP Recruiter
Why USACS
USACS is a Clinician support system focused on safeguarding the futures of Physicians and APPs. Through aligned governance, national scale, and practical support, the organization exists to strengthen care delivery while helping Clinicians build sustainable, fulfilling careers.
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