Advanced Practice Professional - Emergency Medicine

WVU Medicine is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Professional (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join the emergency department at Princeton Community Hospital. The role involves providing community emergency care within a 40,000-visit-per-year ED, supported by the West Virginia University Health System's academic and tertiary resources. The position offers competitive private practice compensation and opportunities for clinical growth within an academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a community hospital setting at Princeton Community Hospital.
• Collaborate with the emergency department team to deliver patient-centered care.
• Support the management of acute medical conditions and coordinate patient treatment plans.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure efficient ED operations.
• Utilize advanced medical technologies and procedures, including diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive techniques.
• Participate in community health initiatives and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters and treatment plans.
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and standards of care.

Compensation

• Salary plus incentives, anchored to an academic department.
• Compensation is provided through a W-2 salary structure.

Benefits

• Malpractice coverage provided.
• Benefits include unspecified retirement plans.
• Additional benefits are not detailed in the job post.

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time position with scheduled weekly hours of 36.
• Shift details are not explicitly specified but are within an exempt/non-exempt framework.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner degree at the time of appointment.
• Current licensure or certification to practice as an APP in West Virginia.
• Experience or training in emergency medicine preferred but not explicitly required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• Knowledge of advanced medical procedures and diagnostic tools.
• Willingness to work in a community hospital setting with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced emergency department environment.