Emergency Medicine Core Faculty

Emergency Department

• Academic teaching site with 8 EM residents per year
• 3-year Emergency Medicine residency program established in 2012
• The EMS Fellowship since 2021
• ED Beds: 53
• Observation Beds: 16
• Average Admission Rate: 22%
• Trauma Designation: Level I
• Coverage: 8-hour shifts with 48 hours of Physician coverage and 24 hours of APP coverage
• Separate observation unit with 30 hours/day APP coverage
• Documentation: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote

Community

• Austin is the capital of Texas and known as the “Live Music Capital of the World”
• Vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings
• Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities
• The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix
• The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the PGY II EMS rotation block curriculum
• Coordinate experience with the educational leadership the Office of the Medical Director: City of Austin/Travis County EMS System
• Facilitate completion of a resident evaluation for the EMS block rotation
• Design, facilitate and schedule the EMS lectures for the Residency didactic conference curriculum
• Participation in Resident Recruitment, Orientation, and Graduation, as well as Education Committee
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director

Additional Benchmarks

• Academic appointment with University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
• EM Resident Lectures—4 per 18-month curriculum (at least one per six-month block)
• EM Resident small groups/skills labs/simulation – 6 per 18-month curriculum
• 50 hours conference attendance per year
• Participate in 2 interview days per interview season
• 2 scholarly projects with publication every 5 years
• Clinical Hours limited to 28 hrs/wk, or 121 hrs/mo max

USACS Benefits

Financial Benefits $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000 Continuing Education: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents Pioneering paid leave for deployments As low as 2.99% 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 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, and more

About USACS

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Austin, TX 78701

Meet your recruiter

Robyn Faleafine
EM Physician 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.