Emergency Medicine Physician

Hospital Details Community Career Details USACS Benefits Visa Accepted: J1 Visa Location H-1B Cap Exempt Hospital Details 124-bed facility Named for local businessman Sid Peterson, this private hospital was named one of the “Top 20” Rural Community Hospitals in the nation—the only hospital in Texas on the list Serves a primary service area of 45,000+ people Hospitalists admit 85% of patients from the Emergency Department Stroke patients who receive fibrinolytic or who meet criteria for arterial thrombectomy are transferred to San Antonio after consultation with a Tele-Neurologist Specialty backup includes 24/7 cardiology (including cath lab and most cardiologists do PE thrombectomies), general surgery, ortho, and OB/GYN Interventional radiology availabe during the week Vascular surgery coverage averaging 20-25 days per month Urology coverage 50% of the time Emergency Department ED Volume: 34,000 Trauma Designation: Level IV ED Beds: 20 ED Admission Rate: 21% ED Transfer Rate: 4% Staffing Model: 10-hour shifts 3 Physician shifts per day (total 30 hours) 3 APP shifts per day (total 30 hours) Shifts will flex 1-2 hours up or down based on volumes EMR: Meditech BC (or BE) in Emergency Medicine (preferred) or BC in FP/IM with a minimum of five years of ED experience Stroke certified; however, still transfer patients who require lytics and/or arterial thrombectomy Primary Stroke Center certification expected by end of 2025 Community Medical professionals in Kerrville enjoy a lifestyle that blends all the best aspects of rural, suburban, and urban life.

With excellent housing, real estate costs, and state- and nationally-distinguished schools, Kerrville is the perfect hometown for families. Outdoor recreational activities such as flying, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking, triathlons, and photography abound in this beautiful area of the Texas Hill Country. Since both San Antonio and Austin are within a one- to two-hour drive, Kerrville is a perfect choice for Physicians who want to practice in a smaller community with metropolitan amenities nearby.

Career Details You got into medicine to do one thing: care for patients. You've come to the right place. Ours is a Physician-owned group, the largest in the nation, meaning we have built a model that allows our Physicians to focus on our mission: to care for patients. It also means we are built to last, with the size, resources, and opportunities of a national company. At USACS you will get ownership in the group, access to the very best post-residency continuing medical education in the nation, and a culture devoted to constant improvement by practicing evidence-based medicine.

But most importantly, you’ll get colleagues who, as leaders of their own destiny, are committed to a culture of shared ownership over our common goal: outstanding patient care. Additional Information Signing Bonuses up to $150,000 available! Through USACS’ partnership with this facility and under updated U.S. Department of Education regulations, you may be eligible for the PSLF program USACS Benefits Financial Benefits W-2 1099 Equity Ownership : arrow_forward_ios $100,000 equity ownership for all full-time Physicians after 3 years of service 401(k) : arrow_forward_ios Industry-leading, 10% practice-funded 401(k) up to $36,000 Continuing Education: $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually $8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates Parental Leave : arrow_forward_ios Groundbreaking 100% paid parental leave for all new parents Military Leave : arrow_forward_ios Pioneering paid leave for deployments Student Loan Refinancing : arrow_forward_ios As low as 2.99% Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage Disability: Short- and long-term disability (own occupation) Malpractice Coverage: Unmatched medical malpractice, including tail and free litigation support.

USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average! Intangible Benefits Location Flexibility an