Emergency Medicine PA – Hickory & Lenoir, NC

SEMPA; Hickory (NC); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation

Quarterly bonus potential

100% employer-paid health insurance (2

Job summary

Mountain Emergency Physicians - Independent Physician Group in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our team providing coverage at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory and UNC Health Caldwell in Lenoir.

We are a local, independent physician group with over 30 years of service, valuing teamwork, autonomy, and a meaningful voice in clinical operations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) with current license.
• 2+ years of Emergency Medicine experience preferred.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.
• Strong clinical judgment and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Medicine PA coverage at Frye Regional Medical Center (Hickory) or UNC Health Caldwell (Lenoir).
• Collaborate with physicians and hospital staff to deliver high-quality patient care in the ED.
• Participate in operations and contribute to a stable, physician-led independent group.

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.