About the role
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.