Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
US Acute Care Solutions - Kerrville, TX
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Qualifications BC (or BE) in Emergency Medicine (preferred) or BC in FP/IM with minimum five years ED experience USACS Benefits Financial Benefits APP Incentive Units: $33,000 Incentive Units after 3 years of employment and completion of the USACS APP Academy 401(k): Industry-leading, company-funded 401(k) Continuing Education: $2,500 annual tax-free CME/BEA ($4,500 during your first year with USACS) Parental Leave: Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents Military Leave: 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 Location Flexibility and Job Stability: 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. 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 Emergency Department ED Volume: 34,000Trauma Designation: Level IVED Beds: 20ED Admission Rate: 21%ED Transfer Rate: 4%Staffing Model:10-hour shifts3 Physician shifts per day (total 30 hours)3 APP shifts per day (total 30 hours)Shifts will flex 1-2 hours up or down based on volumesEMR: MeditechBC (or BE) in Emergency Medicine (preferred) or BC in FP/IM with a minimum of five years of ED experienceStroke certified; however, still transfer patients who require lytics and/or arterial thrombectomyPrimary Stroke Center certification expected by end of 2025 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 Emergency Medicine 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. 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. Career Details New grads welcome to apply! Signing Bonuses up to $5,000 available!
Created: 2026-04-01