Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

MedAmerica•Melrose Park, IL

1d•$67 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Vituity is seeking emergency medicine physician assistants and nurse practitioners to join the emergency department team at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois. Advanced providers are valued members of the care team and contribute to Vituity’s mission of improving lives. The practice is a small community emergency room supported by a large academic center, and is a Level II Trauma Center and STEMI Receiving Center. The 260-bed hospital has 17 monitored emergency department beds and four rapid evaluation chairs. The patient population includes a mix of geriatric and pediatric patients and a large Hispanic population. The emergency department has an annual volume of 28,000 and a 20–25% admit rate. It uses Epic EMR with Dragon dictation, and a 24-hour intensivist is available in the ED. Vituity describes its culture as collaborative and purpose-driven, emphasizing shared accomplishments, recognition, and support for colleagues. The company has opportunities at 900 practices across the country and serves more than 14.5 million patients annually.

Requirements

Current national certification.
Current DEA registration.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS certification.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous emergency department experience is preferred.
Current Illinois state license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency department or urgent care center care as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner.
Contribute as a member of the emergency care team to Vituity’s mission of improving patients’ lives.

Benefits

Superior health plan options.
Dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with a $1.20 match per dollar up to 6%, plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions; profit-sharing eligibility begins the January following 18 months of service.
Pre-tax savings accounts, including HSA, FSA, dependent care, and commuter benefits.
Four weeks of annual PTO initially, increasing to six weeks with tenure, plus generous sick leave.
Flexible scheduling.
Annual cash bonus.
Professional expense reimbursement for medical staff dues, state licenses, DEA license, and national recertification fees.
Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships.
Student loan refinancing discounts.
Employee assistance program and travel assistance.
Free education opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Wellness programs focused on provider wellbeing and health.