APP - Emergency Medicine

Carilion Clinic • Christiansburg, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join its Emergency Medicine team. The role offers practice across all areas of the Emergency Department and care for a diverse patient population, with more than 88,000 patient visits annually. Cases range from lower-acuity concerns to complex medical emergencies and trauma. The APP works collaboratively with Emergency Medicine physicians, nurses, specialists, and other care team members.

Emergency Department coverage is required 24/7, with shifts that include days, mids, overnights, weekends, and holidays. APPs may also have opportunities to work at other Carilion Clinic Emergency Departments, including community and critical access sites.

The position is based at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Carilion Clinic is a physician-led, not-for-profit health system focused on clinical excellence, education, and improving community health. The role offers clinical development and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program or an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Advanced Practice Provider (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) or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, as appropriate to the position.
• Must maintain Carilion Clinic, Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing, and applicable certifying-body credentialing and licensing requirements.
• 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.
• Adaptability, teamwork, confident communication, and commitment to exceptional patient and family care.

Nice To Haves

• Completed a postgraduate Emergency Medicine fellowship.
• At least one year of Emergency Medicine experience.
• Family Medicine or Internal Medicine experience combined with Urgent Care experience.
• New graduates with robust Emergency Medicine clinical rotations and excellent clinical skills, judgment, and readiness for a fast-paced environment.
• One year of clinical experience is preferred.

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 care team members.
• Provide care across all areas of the Emergency Department and to patients with a range of acuity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Employer-funded pension plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• CME support and professional development opportunities.
• Retirement savings options, including a voluntary 403(b).
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level