Advanced Practice Professional; NP or PA- Emergency Medicine
Job in
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia, 26003, USA
Listing for:
West Virginia University Medical Corporation dba University Health Associates
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA)- Emergency Medicine
Overview
Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.
The West Virginia University Health System, the state's largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System.
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Additional
Job Description WVUHS and the department of Emergency Medicine seek a full‑time (0.9 FTE) APP to join the Wheeling team.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to.
Minimum Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner
Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with a Master’s Degree in Nursing.National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers.Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia.American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and ATLS certification required.Experience – Nurse Practitioner
- Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred.
- Eligible new graduates will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner
ACNP or FNP considered.American Heart Association PALS certification is encouraged.Minimum Qualifications – Physician Assistant
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant required.Graduate of an ARC‑PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required.Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required.Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine or WV Board of Osteopathic Medicine.American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and ATLS certification required.Experience – Physician Assistant
- Acute care or emergency medicine experience preferred.
- Eligible new graduates will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications – Physician Assistant
Masters level education as Medical/Surgical (as applicable) Physician Assistant preferred.American Heart Association PALS certification is encouraged.Core Duties and Responsibilities
Manages comprehensive and individualized care for emergency medicine patients and their families in the DEM and immediate post‑discharge ambulatory setting. Coordinates hospitalization if necessary.Completes pre‑procedure evaluations.Completes integrated assessments.Collaborates with emergency medicine faculty or follows established guidelines and protocols to order additional tests or consults as appropriate.Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice.Consults and communicates with DEM clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in patient evaluations.Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in the medical record.Facilitates patient DEM discharge by coordinating appropriate services and tests before discharge required for outpatient follow‑up appointments in the clinic (as applicable).Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for emergency medicine patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team or admission as necessary.Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification.Identifies unstable or complex emergency medicine patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the DEM setting.Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care.Evaluates emergency medicine patients and serves as a…
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