EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Spokane

Program Description 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. Program Objective To provide exceptional training and experience for APP professionals to have a successful career in any emergency department setting. Curriculum - Nine (9) months program duration with over 3000 hours of post graduate training - Over 1500 hours of clinical training - Over 150 hours of didactics to include over an introductory bootcamp followed by monthly activities that include meetings, case presentations, procedure lab or simulation. - Over 250 hours of independent study to include case review & presentation preparation, assigned CME and readings. - Expected commitment of 50 hours per week of the above activities - Phased Training with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence. - Post Graduate Month 1: - Pre-Boot Camp: 37 hours of online Emergency Medicine CME months before start of Program - Boot Camp: First 2 weeks at start of Program - ACLS/PALS/ATLS certification - Shadow shifts with APP and physicians - EPIC and documentation training - Month 2: - 1 month of ED clinical shifts supervised by APP in low acuity zones - Month 3-8: - 6 months of ED clinical shifts with a mix of supervision by APP and Physicians in high and low acuity zones - External shadow shifts with specialists including ortho, cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, hospitalists, anesthesia - Month 9: - 1 month of ED clinical shifts with supervised APP in low acuity zones - Option to internally moonlight in months 8 and 9 with approval - Continuing Medical Education - Required 150+ CME hours (paid for with CME budget) - Original EM Boot Camp online course, to be completed before start of program - EMRAP subscription for duration of program - UpToDate subscription - ACLS, PALS - Faculty Advisor & Mentor will be assigned to each post graduate candidate - Regularly scheduled monthly meetings with Faculty Advisor - Advisor to monitor progress and identify strengths/areas of improvement - Advisor with candidate will develop individualized plan to ensure continued growth and development - 1 class per year - Winter - Starting in December- 2 candidates Training Locations - All sites are part of the MultiCare Health System - Located in the beautiful Inland Northwest in Spokane, WA: MultiCare Deaconess Hospital (Level 3 Trauma, primary cardiac & stroke), Valley Hospital and North Deaconess Off Campus Emergency Department Admission requirements - Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school - Must be certified/licensed in Washington State - Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients - Must be willing to relocate to the Spokane for duration of program. - Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program - Must be hard working and self-motivated Compensation & Benefits - Compensation: $29.50 per hour - Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees - 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 How to Apply - Submit you most current Curriculum Vitae. Please ensure that your employment history is listed 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 letter must be from school director or faculty. - Submit your PA/NP school transcripts.