EM Post Graduate Program for APPs - Tacoma
Washington Emergency Care PhysiciansTacoma, Washington, United States
Posted November 17, 2021
65280 - 82150 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Washington Emergency Care Physicians (WECP) is a 100% physician‑owned, democratically structured management and holding company that delivers high‑quality, patient‑centered emergency medicine across the Puget Sound and Inland Northwest. Rooted in a legacy that began with Tacoma Emergency Care Physicians in 1972, WECP partners with MultiCare Health Systems to operate both hospital‑based and free‑standing emergency centers, ensuring seamless care for communities in the region. The company’s distinct advantage lies in its physician‑driven governance, which aligns operational decisions with frontline clinical expertise, and its commitment to becoming the preferred provider of emergency services in the area. WECP’s collaborative culture fosters innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared focus on patient outcomes, making it an attractive workplace for professionals who value both clinical excellence and organizational ownership.
Job Description
The EM Post Graduate Program for APPs is a 15-month program designed for physician assistants and nurse practitioners interested in a career in emergency medicine. The program provides exceptional training and experience, with over 3000 hours of postgraduate training and a curriculum that includes clinical training, didactics, and independent study. The program has a phased training approach with increasing levels of expected competency and confidence.
Requirements
- Must have graduated from an accredited PA/NP school
- Must be certified/licensed in Washington State after 4 weeks of starting program
- Must be able to evaluate and treat both pediatric and adult patients
- Must be willing to relocate to the Puget Sound for duration of program
- Must be ACLS and PALS certified for duration of program
Benefits
- Reimbursement for licensing, certification, credentialing fees
- Medical and dental insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- 80 hours of PTO