EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Spokane Job Spokane area,Washington USA,Healthcare

Post-Graduate APP Program

Our Post-Graduate APP Program is specifically designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners who are interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine with training sites in the Spokane, WA through Spokane Emergency Care Physicians (SECP), a subsidiary of WECP.

To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting.

Nine (9) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training:

Over 1500 hours of clinical training
Over 150 hours of didactics to include over an introductory bootcamp followed by monthly activities that include meetings, case presentations, procedure lab or simulation.
Over 250 hours of independent study to include case review & presentation preparation, assigned CME and readings.
Expected commitment of 50 hours per week of the above activities

Phased Training with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence:

Post Graduate Month 1:

Pre-Boot Camp: 37 hours of online Emergency Medicine CME months before start of Program
Boot Camp:
First 2 weeks at start of Program
ACLS/PALS/ATLS certification
Shadow shifts with APP and physicians
EPIC and documentation training

Month 2:

1 month of ED clinical shifts supervised by APP in low acuity zones

Month 3-8:

6 months of ED clinical shifts with a mix of supervision by APP and Physicians in high and low acuity zones
External shadow shifts with specialists including ortho, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, hospitalists, anesthesia

Month 9:

1 month of ED clinical shifts with supervised APP in low acuity zones

Option to internally moonlight in months 8 and 9 with approval

Continuing Medical

Education:

Required 150+ CME hours (paid for with CME budget)
Original EM Boot Camp online course, to be completed before start of program
EMRAP subscription for duration of program
Up To Date subscription
ACLS, PALS

Faculty Advisor & Mentor will be assigned to each post graduate candidate:

Regularly scheduled monthly meetings with Faculty Advisor
Advisor to monitor progress and identify strengths/areas of improvement
Advisor with candidate will develop individualized plan to ensure continued growth and development

Training Locations:

All sites are part of the Multi Care Health System
Located in the beautiful Inland Northwest in Spokane, WA:
Multi Care Deaconess Hospital (Level 3 Trauma, primary cardiac & stroke), Valley Hospital and North Deaconess Off Campus Emergency Department

Admission requirements:

Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school

Must be certified/licensed in Washington State

Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients

Must be willing to relocate to the Spokane for duration of program.

Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program

Must be hard working and self-motivated

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation: $29.50 per hour
Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees
Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no cost options
Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
PTO

Eligible for retirement benefits if permanently hired after completion of program

How to Apply:

Submit your most current Curriculum Vitae. Please ensure that your employment history is listed in mm/yyyy format.

Submit personal statement explaining why you are applying to the program along with your long-term professional goals.

Submit three (3) letters of recommendation. At least one letter must be from school director or faculty.

Submit your PA/NP school transcripts.