EM Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Dyersburg, TN
Emergency Medicine NP / PA Opportunity in Dyersburg, Tennessee
WTH – Dyersburg Hospital is a 225-bed acute care facility accredited by the Joint Commission. The hospital offers a range of medical, diagnostic, and surgical services including 24-hour emergency care, an intensive care unit, and a renovated obstetrics unit.
- 16 bed ED
- 25K volume
- 36 hours of physician coverage / 12 hours of APP coverage
- EMR Cerner
- Integrated care program – Sound also provides hospital medicine services
- Access SoundInstitute™ learning platform for continuing education and professional career development with convenient online and in-person educational courses, including CME
Hospital emergency departments have become the source of the majority of hospital admissions, so continually striving to improve outcomes in the emergency department is key to a hospital’s success. With the goal of always improving patient care and experience, our processes streamline transitions from the emergency department to inpatient admissions. We believe that clinical integration between emergency medicine and hospital medicine teams is imperative. Using our proven processes, our clinical teams align to streamline inter-department handoffs and improve clinical performance and patient experience.
Requirements of Advanced Practitioners
As an advanced practice provider (APP) with Sound Physicians, you will work in an environment that promotes the Sound Core Values of integrity, teamwork, service, quality, and innovation enjoying a sustainable career with programs consistently staffed to levels that facilitate a manageable workload for our hospital teams. At Sound Physicians, we recognize the value that you bring when you are empowered to work at the top of your license. We invest in robust onboarding and training as you assimilate into a new role at a new hospital. We support you in providing the excellent care you long to give each patient through ongoing professional development and ongoing feedback on your clinical performance.
- Current, unrestricted license; Experience in emergency medicine preferred but open to new graduates
- ACLS/BLS/PALS required
Location & Lifestyle
Dyersburg is situated in the northwestern part of Tennessee, near the western border of the state. It Dyersburg is situated in the northwestern part of Tennessee, near the western border of the state. The economy of Dyersburg is diverse, with industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and retail playing important roles.
- A mix of small businesses and larger employers contributing to the local economy.
- A strong community spirit and is known for its southern hospitality.
- Offers various cultural events, local festivals, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Thrive Where Contributions Are Rewarded and Valued
At Sound Physicians, we recognize the value you bring when you are empowered to perform the full scope of your practice. From the start of your career with Sound Physicians, we will support you in providing the excellent care that you long to give each patient through continual professional development and ongoing feedback on your clinical performance. As an advanced practice provider (APP) with Sound Physicians, you will thrive in an environment that promotes our organizational core values of integrity, teamwork, service, quality, and innovation.
Sound Physicians’ nurse practitioners and physician assistants enjoy a key role in driving improvements in acute care, alongside our emergency medicine physicians. In support of our core values, we ensure our advanced practice providers have the time and resources needed to deliver compassionate care. You will be involved with driving improvements in quality, and patient satisfaction, and aligning with hospital leadership in achieving the goals set for the team.