What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospitalist APP Lead (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) position at US Acute Care Solutions?
Hospitalist Service
Financial Benefits:
Nacogdoches, Texas, is a charming city known for its rich history and vibrant culture. As the oldest town in Texas, it boasts a unique blend of historical landmarks and modern amenities. The community is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and a strong sense of local pride.
Residents enjoy various outdoor activities in nearby parks and nature trails, while the downtown area features quaint shops, restaurants, and cultural events that celebrate the city's heritage. Nacogdoches is also home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which adds to the youthful energy of the community through educational programs and events.
Overall, Nacogdoches offers a welcoming environment with a deep appreciation for tradition and community engagement.
Other USACS services at this location
Emergency Department
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.
Details
- Average Daily Encounters: 58
- Staffing Model:
- 24 hours of physician coverage
- 36 hours of APP coverage
- 4 physician/6 APP provider hospitalist team
- Overnight APP coverage with telemedicine physician support
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
- 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
- 161-bed acute care hospital
- Services include cardiovascular center, diagnostic imaging, emergency room, oncology, orthopedics, urology, and wound care
Nacogdoches, Texas, is a charming city known for its rich history and vibrant culture. As the oldest town in Texas, it boasts a unique blend of historical landmarks and modern amenities. The community is characterized by its friendly atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and a strong sense of local pride.
Residents enjoy various outdoor activities in nearby parks and nature trails, while the downtown area features quaint shops, restaurants, and cultural events that celebrate the city's heritage. Nacogdoches is also home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which adds to the youthful energy of the community through educational programs and events.
Overall, Nacogdoches offers a welcoming environment with a deep appreciation for tradition and community engagement.
Other USACS services at this location
Emergency Department
- ED Volume: 21,000
- Open 24/7
- Trauma Designation: Level IV
- 18% Admission Rate
- 18-bed ED
- New ED being built
- EMR: Cerner
- Staffing Model:
- 24 hours of physician coverage
- 12 hours of APP coverage
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.
Details
- The Lead APP’s primary responsibility is to care for patients by building highly reliable, high performing APP clinicians who are part of the physician-APP team to produce effective outcomes for their patients and the organization
- The Site Lead APP is responsible for providing leadership of all APP Hospitalist staff at a single hospital
- They collaborate with the Medical Director, hospitalist physicians, nursing leadership team, and hospital medical staff to ensure the in-patient care delivery model achieves high-quality in-patient care that evolves to match the needs of the patients, the hospital, and the community
- As a leader they are accountable for creating an inclusive work environment, providing recognition, performance coaching and career guidance to the APP team and creating a pipeline of talent for the organization.
