Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant
Join the Emergency Medicine Team at Canyon Vista Medical Center in Sierra Vista, AZ!
Located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona and comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to serving residents in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and the surrounding areas. Founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista, Canyon Vista Medical Center is now a 100-bed full-service, Joint Commissioned acute care hospital that is easily accessible from all areas surrounding the city.
- 24-bed ED, 12-bed ICU, and 10-bed telemetry unit
- Sound Physicians hospitalist program
- Volume of ED – 31,000
- Level III Trauma center
- CT and Ultrasound 24/7
- Cerner EMR
- Teaching hospital with internal medicine and family medicine residency program
- Peds 10%, Admits 15%, transfers 10%
- Access SoundInstitute™ learning platform for continuing education and professional career development with convenient online and in-person educational courses, including CME
Sound Physicians’ advanced practitioners 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.
Requirements of Advanced Practitioners
The Sound Physicians emergency medicine leadership recognizes the medical team as key to the success of our hospital partnerships. The clinical onboarding of all our nurse practitioners and physician assistants is a coordinated process that recognizes the skill level of the APP based on a tiered approach to their clinical experience. While the EM APP onboarding program is standardized, it is guided and overseen at the site level by site-specific leaders.
- ACLS/BLS/PALS required
- Current, unrestricted license in AZ required
- FNPs must have a minimum of 1-year post-training EM experience
Discover Sierra Vista: Where Desert Dreams and Mountain Wonders Converge
Sierra Vista, located in the southeastern part of Arizona, is a vibrant city surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Sonoran Desert and the Huachuca Mountains. Renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and rich cultural heritage, Sierra Vista offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. Home to the historic Fort Huachuca, a key military installation, the city maintains a strong connection to its past while embracing a dynamic present. Residents and visitors alike can explore a range of outdoor activities, from hiking through scenic trails to birdwatching in the renowned Ramsey Canyon Preserve. With a welcoming community, diverse attractions, and a charming southwestern atmosphere, Sierra Vista stands as a captivating destination for those seeking both relaxation and adventure in an enchanting desert setting.