Emergency Medicine Nocturnist APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)
Hospital Details
Jefferson Hospital is a 370‑bed award‑winning facility where nearly every room is private, providing patients with improved comfort in an atmosphere conducive to healing. The medical staff includes nearly 400 physicians covering more than 40 specialties, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services. The hospital was the first in Pennsylvania designated by the American Heart Association as a Mission: Lifeline Heart Attack Receiving Center. Jefferson’s Heart Institute has performed over 5,000 open‑heart procedures and more than 21,000 cardiac catheterizations, earning top national and professional awards for complex cardiac surgery.
The Emergency Department handles 55,000 visits annually with a 36% admission rate. It features a modern 28‑bed ED with three sections and separate work stations, a 10‑bed Clinical Decision Unit, GlideScope and Sonosite ultrasound equipment, an active EMS program, a Stroke Center with telemedicine, and excellent diagnostic radiology (Generation CT, MRI, 24‑hour ultrasound). The EMR system is Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation. The hospital also offers a 24‑hour mental health therapist, a dedicated mental health observation area, and robust pediatric and trauma transfer capabilities.
Community
Jefferson Hills, located in Pittsburgh’s South Hills, is surrounded by desirable residential areas such as Pleasant Hills, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, and Bethel Park, which boast excellent schools and diverse housing options—from historic homes to new construction in urban and rural settings. Downtown Pittsburgh is minutes away, offering professional sports, world‑class dining, shopping, a riverside trail network, watersports, and easy access to the Laurel Highlands mountains. Pittsburgh International Airport and a modern commuter rail system are nearby, and the city is frequently named one of America’s most livable cities.
Career Details
Seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join US Acute Care Solutions (USACS). You will practice compassionate, attentive, and high‑quality care alongside physicians, supported by local, regional, and national APP leadership.
About USACS
US Acute Care Solutions provides acute‑care services to health‑care systems across the United States. As a physician‑owned, outcome‑oriented organization, USACS seeks top talent to staff clinical teams delivering hospital‑management solutions.
Benefits
- APP Incentive Units: $33,000 after 2 years of employment and completion of the USACS APP Academy
- Industry‑leading, practice‑funded 401(k) plan
- Annual tax‑free CME/BEA allowance: $2,500 (increased to $4,500 during the first year)
- Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
- Pioneering paid military leave for deployments
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Short‑ and long‑term disability (own‑occupation)
- Unmatched medical malpractice coverage, including tail coverage and free litigation support; claims are less than half the national average
- Location flexibility and job stability with career opportunities nationwide, from New York to Hawaii
- Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians
- Clinical guidance from the National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected USACS physicians
- Evidence‑based Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) and 24/7/365 physician support for bedside assistance
- Dedicated clinician advocates providing concierge‑style onboarding and ongoing support, plus access to the USACS Annual Assembly
- Professional development opportunities, including leadership training scholars and the Efficiency Academy