Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner

Hospital Details 124-bed facilityNamed for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the "Top 20" Rural Community Hospitals in the nation-the only hospital in Texas on the listServes a primary service area of 45,000+ peopleHospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency DepartmentStroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-NeurologistSpecialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYNInterventional radiology availabe during the weekVascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per monthUrology coverage 50% of the time Critical Care Daily Encounters: 8ICU Model: Closed, 12-bed ICU (to include step down); admits by critical care intensivists 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.APP admits overnight 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.ICU Staffing Model: 10 hours per day in-house intensivist; 7 days per weekMixed Medical-Surgical ICURespond to codes when on-siteWork collaboratively with the rest of the IAC team (ED, HM) Community Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life. With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for Physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby. About USACS Seeking Experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant / Nurse PractitionerAt 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. Career Details This position is open to new grads and experienced APPs

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