Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)
ED Volume:
19,000
Site Perks:
W-2 Employment
Hospital Details
- St. Thomas More Hospital is located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at the entrance of the Royal Gorge, in scenic Cañon City, Colorado
- Our non-profit, faith-based hospital is the cornerstone of healthcare services for Fremont County and surrounding communities with 24-hour Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designation
- St. Thomas More is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Patient Safety Excellence Award™
- St. Thomas More has been recognized for excellence in hip fracture treatment, total knee replacement, and treatment of sepsis
Emergency Department
ED Volume: 19,000
- 17-bed ED
- 24-hour Physician coverage with flex APP coverage daily
- 15% admit rate
- Specialty backup includes General Surgery, Orthopedic, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Urology, and 24/7 in house Hospitalists
- Full Radiology services and bedside Ultrasound in the ED
- Epic EMR
- ED has access to OBS unit
Community
Canon City, with a population of 16,400, is located along the Arkansas River in southern Colorado. At an elevation of 5,300 ft., it enjoys a mild climate year-round. As the "gateway to the Arkansas River headwaters," outdoor activities are abundant in the area. Area activities include white water rafting, excellent fly-fishing, hunting, mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and nearby skiing. Canon City hosts multiple annual festivals in its many beautiful city parks. Canon City has easy access to the metropolitan areas of Pueblo and Colorado Springs, only 45 minutes away. Denver is just 1.5 hours away.
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 base pay range of $60/hour to $100/hour PLUS comprehensive USACS benefits and a 10% company-funded 401k.
Additional Information
Details
- Additional Benefits: Paid Sick Leave
- ATLS certification required
- EM experience required
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 |
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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, Provider Engagement & Patient Experience Academy, plus more. |
About USACS
1338 Phay Ave
Canon City, CO 81212
Meet your recruiter
Nathan Lawson
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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