Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Medical Edge Recruitment; Moreland (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

$15/hour incentive

High-volume ED support

Collaborative team

Job summary

StaffMed Health Partners, in partnership with a leading Louisiana health system, seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join a high-volume Emergency Department at a Level III Trauma Center in Alexandria. The role includes comprehensive assessments, rapid diagnostics, and emergency treatments for diverse patients.

You will collaborate with board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians, nursing staff, and specialists, order labs/imaging, perform procedures within APP scope, and document

Qualifications

• Board-certified NP or PA with LA license and prescriptive authority.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• ATLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and emergency treatments for a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and specialists to manage both acute and non-acute cases.
• Order and interpret lab and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
• Perform emergency procedures as appropriate within APP scope of practice.
• Document and track patients using MediTech EMR.

Education

Board-Certified NP/PA

Louisiana license

Prescriptive authority

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ATLS

Tools

MediTech EMR

Job description

StaffMed Health Partners has partnered with a leading healthcare system in Louisiana to recruit experienced Advanced Practice Providers (Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants) to join a high-volume Emergency Department at a Level III Trauma Center. This ED sees approximately 60,000 patient visits annually and offers strong APP support alongside a team of board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians.

Position Highlights

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and emergency treatments for a diverse patient population
• Collaborate closely with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and specialists to manage both acute and non-acute cases
• Order and interpret lab and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making
• Perform emergency procedures as appropriate within APP scope of practice
• Document and track patients using MediTech EMR
• 72 hours of daily APP coverage with 12-hour shifts and varied start times (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM)

Perks & Benefits

• Work in a well-resourced, high-volume ED with specialty backup and hospitalist support
• Competitive compensation: $85/hour plus $15/hour metrics incentive
• Flexible scheduling with consistent APP coverage
• Join a collaborative, physician-led team committed to high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Board-Certified NP or PA with an active Louisiana license and prescriptive authority (required)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required)
• ATLS certification (required)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency setting
• Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and adaptability

This is a great opportunity for an Emergency Medicine APP seeking a high-energy, team-oriented environment while making a meaningful impact in the Alexandria, Louisiana community.