EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Spokane

Washington Emergency Care Physicians • Spokane, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The program's objective is to provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited PA/NP school
• Certified/licensed in Washington State
• Able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients
• Willing to relocate to Spokane for the duration of the program
• ACLS and PALS certified for the duration of the program
• Hard working and self-motivated
• Submit most current Curriculum Vitae with employment history 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 from school director or faculty)
• Submit PA/NP school transcripts

Nice To Haves

• Interested in a life-long career in emergency medicine

Responsibilities

• Complete a nine (9) month program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training.
• Engage in over 1500 hours of clinical training.
• Participate in over 150 hours of didactics, including an introductory bootcamp and monthly activities such as meetings, case presentations, procedure lab, or simulation.
• Undertake over 250 hours of independent study, including case review, presentation preparation, assigned CME, and readings.
• Commit approximately 50 hours per week to program activities.
• Progress through phased training with increasing levels of competency and confidence.
• Complete ACLS/PALS/ATLS certification.
• Participate in shadow shifts with APP and physicians.
• Undergo EPIC and documentation training.
• Complete 1 month of ED clinical shifts supervised by APP in low acuity zones.
• Complete 6 months of ED clinical shifts with a mix of supervision by APP and Physicians in high and low acuity zones.
• Participate in external shadow shifts with specialists including ortho, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, hospitalists, and anesthesia.
• Complete 1 month of ED clinical shifts with supervised APP in low acuity zones.
• Option to internally moonlight in months 8 and 9 with approval.
• Complete required 150+ CME hours (paid for with CME budget).
• Complete the Original EM Boot Camp online course before the program start.
• Utilize EMRAP and UpToDate subscriptions for the duration of the program.
• Attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings with assigned Faculty Advisor.
• Work with Advisor to monitor progress, identify strengths/areas of improvement, and develop an individualized plan for continued growth and development.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree