Emergency Medicine Physician

Location: Natrona Heights

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• $13 million renovation project completed in 2011 included state-of-the-art ED with 24 rooms
• Active in EMS, 13 local squads, a helipad on site
• EMS telemedicine program in which patients are fed from 16 services
• EMS teaching options are available for interested physicians
• Broad pathology includes cardiac, geriatric, medical, orthopedic, and pediatric patients with minimal trauma
• Case management and Social work available in the ED
• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
• USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
• Professional Development Programs including:
• Engagement & Experience Academy
• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
• Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians

Emergency Department

• ED Volume: 24,000
• Admission Rate: 19%
• EMR:
  Epic
• $13 million renovation project completed in 2011 included state-of-the-art ED with 24 rooms
• Active in EMS, 13 local squads, a helipad on site
• EMS telemedicine program in which patients are fed from 16 services
• EMS teaching options are available for interested physicians
• Broad pathology includes cardiac, geriatric, medical, orthopedic, and pediatric patients with minimal trauma
• Case management and Social work available in the ED

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
• 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 career stability of a national group
• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected physicians
• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
• 24/7/365 live physician support
• Professional Development Programs including:
• Scholars (Leadership Training)
• Efficiency Academy
• Engagement & Experience Academy
• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
• Internal USACS STAT traveling physicians

Hospital

• 166-bed hospital
• Part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN)
• Responsive lab and x-ray; radiology is adjacent to the emergency department; teleradiology at night
• 24-hour CT; MRI on-site; call-in ability for Ultrasound 24 hours a day
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Telestroke program through Allegheny General Hospital

Community

Ranked by many sources as one of America’s most livable cities, Pittsburgh is a sophisticated metropolitan area with a hometown feel and is truly a wonderful place to live and work. From world-class museums, theater, symphony and all cultural options, to professional sports (Pirates baseball, Steelers football, Penguin hockey and Riverhounds soccer), outstanding shopping and dining, and easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the northeast Pittsburgh has something for everyone.

The region continues its renaissance with the development of the waterfront and thriving metropolitan areas in town, and highly desirable suburbs with public and private schools ranked among the top 20% in the nation. Secondary education includes the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Robert Morris University, and Penn State branch campuses, plus many other smaller colleges.

Other USACS services at this location

Hospitalist Service

• Average Daily Encounters: 60
• 10 Physician/APP provider hospitalist team
• Dedicated Nocturnist
• Open ICU
• Run Floor Codes and Rapid Response Calls

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