APP - Emergency Medicine
About The Position
Carilion Clinic is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join its Emergency Medicine team in Roanoke, Virginia. The role offers broad clinical experience across all areas of the Emergency Department, caring for a diverse patient population with more than 88,000 annual visits. Patients range from those with lower-acuity concerns to those with complex medical emergencies and trauma. The APP evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients; orders and interprets diagnostic studies; performs procedures within scope of practice; develops treatment and disposition plans; and collaborates with Emergency Medicine physicians, nurses, specialists, and other care-team members. Team members may also work at other Emergency Departments in the Carilion Clinic system, including community and critical access sites. Emergency Medicine requires 24/7 coverage. Shifts include days, mids, overnights, weekends, and holidays, with a fair and equitable scheduling process across the APP team. Carilion Clinic is a physician-led, not-for-profit health system focused on clinical excellence, education, and community health. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with experienced Emergency Medicine physicians and APP colleagues.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program, or an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Nurse Practitioners must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
- Must be eligible for prescriptive authority under applicable state regulations and as authorized by the Virginia Boards of Nursing and Medicine.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications as appropriate to the position.
- Must maintain credentialing and licensing requirements of Carilion Clinic, the Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying bodies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer systems.
- At least one year of clinical experience is preferred; additional experience may be required based on specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Completed postgraduate Emergency Medicine fellowship.
- At least one year of Emergency Medicine experience.
- Family Medicine or Internal Medicine experience combined with Urgent Care experience.
- For new graduates: robust Emergency Medicine clinical rotations, excellent clinical skills and judgment, and readiness for a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Emergency Department patients.
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies.
- Perform procedures within scope of practice.
- Develop treatment and disposition plans.
- Collaborate with Emergency Medicine physicians, nurses, specialists, and other members of the care team.
- Provide coverage across days, mids, overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Potentially work at other Carilion Clinic Emergency Departments, including community and critical access sites.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off, accrued from day one.
- CME support and professional development opportunities.
- Retirement savings options, including voluntary 403B.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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Job Type
Full-time
