Emergency Medicine PA – Hickory & Lenoir, NC

SEMPA; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation

CME allowance

Sign-on bonus

Retirement plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Mountain Emergency Physicians is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our team providing coverage at two locations: Frye Regional Medical Center - Hickory, NC and UNC Health Caldwell - Lenoir, NC. We are a local, independent physician group with over 30 years of service in western North Carolina.

Our providers value teamwork, autonomy, and having a meaningful voice in clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) in good standing.
• 2+ years of emergency department experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ED with strong clinical judgment.
• Team-oriented approach and autonomy in operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine coverage as a PA-C at two locations.
• Assist in patient triage, evaluation, and management in ED.
• Collaborate with physicians and ED staff to ensure quality care.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

Physician Assistant (PA-C) license

Job description

Emergency Medicine PA
Hickory & Lenoir, North Carolina
Mountain Emergency Physicians - Independent Physician Group

Mountain Emergency Physicians is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our team providing coverage at one of two locations:

• Frye Regional Medical Center - Hickory, NC: 32 bed


• UNC Health Caldwell - Lenoir, NC: 13 bed

We are a local, independent physician group with over 30 years of service in the community. Our providers value teamwork, autonomy, and having a meaningful voice in clinical operations. This is an excellent opportunity to practice Emergency Medicine within a stable, physician-led, independent group serving one of two well-established community hospitals in Western North Carolina.

Compensation & Benefits

• $65-$70per hour depending on experience


• $100/hour 1099 Rate


• Sign On + Relocation


• Quarterly Bonus Potential


• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee and family


• Retirement contribution equal to 25% of annual salary


• $6,000 annually for CME


• Excellent benefits package designed for long-term stability

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant


• 2+ years of experience preferred


• Comfortable in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment


• Strong clinical judgment and team-oriented approach

Join a stable, physician-led group where providers are respected, supported, and heard.