NP or PA Emergency Medicine opening in WV

NP or PA Emergency Medicine opening in WV
Located in Princeton, West Virginia
Full-Time & Permanent

Seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join Emergency department.

- The team atmosphere of a 40,000 visit per year ED with support from the tertiary and academic West Virginia University Health System.
- Practice community emergency medicine, with the right people, for the right reasons.
- Competitive private practice compensation anchored to an academic department.
- Coordination and clinical skills required for the comprehensive management of emergency medicine patients, (including biological, social and psychological assessments).
- The APP coordinates involvement of medical/surgical specialty teams necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for the patient, and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and coordinates discharge planning/follow-up (as applicable).
- Participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students.
- Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to.

Requirements:

- BLS Certification
- Additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department.
- Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred.
- Eligible new graduates will be considered.

Location:

Located in beautiful southern West Virginia, Princeton is home to a rich history of manufacturing, technology, and tourism. I-77 runs through the heart of the county and provides quick access to 8 major markets in the region. Located just under 3 hours north of Charlotte, NC and within easy driving distance to many mid-Atlantic and Southeast cities, Princeton offers residents the best of small-town America with top ranked public schools and access to incredible recreational opportunities.