UVM Medical Center

University-affiliated health network delivering patient care

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeBurlington, VT, USA$71.90 - $100.44In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three years of clinical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner experience is preferred, or two years of experience plus completion of an approved postgraduate emergency medicine training program.
New graduates are not eligible for this position.
For the Physician Assistant track, current or eligible licensure from the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice and current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants are required.
For the Nurse Practitioner track, current or eligible Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensure from the Vermont State Board of Nursing and current Emergency Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Association of Nurse Practitioners are required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute illnesses and injuries in the emergency department.
Conduct focused history-taking and physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and perform necessary procedures.
Work collaboratively with emergency department attending physicians, staffing patients at Emergency Severity Index levels 1, 2, and 3.
Order and call appropriate consultations to coordinate specialty emergency care, including calling hospitalists for admissions.
Manage multiple active patients at a time.
Document histories of present illness, clinical findings, interpretation of laboratory and imaging results, disposition, and treatment plans in the EPIC electronic medical record.
Participate in teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and program development.

Desired Qualifications

Clinical emergency medicine and/or urgent care experience.

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main CampusLocation Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington VermontRegularDepartment: Physician Assistant Services - EDPer Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)Standard Hours: 0Biweekly Scheduled Hours:Shift: Variable-8-12HrPrimary Shift: -Weekend Needs: As ScheduledSalary Range: Min $71.90 Mid $86.17 Max $100.44Recruiter: Claire Ross

Summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking an experienced and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Emergency Medicine team in a per diem capacity.

The PA/NP will work in collaboration with board-certified emergency medicine physicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. Responsibilities include evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries, performing procedures, interpreting diagnostic tests, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Experience

3 years clinical PA/NP experience preferred; or 2 years plus completion of an approved post graduate emergency medicine training program.
The ideal candidate will have clinical emergency medicine and/or urgent care experience. New graduates are not able to be considered for this position.

Education & Licensure

PA:

Master’s degree required; Doctorate degree preferred.

Current (or eligible) licensure as a Physician Assistant from the VT State Board of Medical Practice
Current certification by the NCCPA.

NP:

Master’s degree required; Doctorate degree preferred.
Current (or eligible) licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the VT State Board of Nursing.
Current ENP or FNP certification by ANCC or AANP.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct focused history taking and physical exams, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and perform necessary procedures within a fast-paced clinical environment
Work closely with ED attendings in a collaborative care model, staffing all ESI levels 1, 2, and 3s
Ordering and calling appropriate consults to coordinate specialty emergency care, inclusive of calling hospitalists for admissions
Ability to multitask by seeing and managing multiple active patients at a time
Document HPIs, clinical findings, interpretation of labs and imaging, disposition and treatment plans accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR) system (EPIC)

About UVM Medical Center

As the region’s only academic medical center, UVMMC offers a unique blend of advanced clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mission-driven academic engagement. APPs are integrated members of the care team and participate in teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and program development that support the continued growth and excellence of the patient-centered care we provide.

UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.

About the Company

UVM Medical Center

University-affiliated health network delivering patient care

The University of Vermont Health Network coordinates a group of hospitals and affiliated clinics across northern New York and Vermont to deliver patient care close to where people live. It combines community hospital services with academic medicine, sharing knowledge and resources to offer access to advanced technology and treatment options. Care is delivered through coordinated networks rather than isolated institutions, with teams across hospitals working together to treat patients cost-effectively and compassionately. The network’s goal is to improve patients’ lives by providing high-quality care near home, supported by the expertise of the University of Vermont Colleges of Medicine and Nursing and Health Sciences.

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