NP/PA Lead EM: 67K Volume. 36 Hours Guaranteed. No Call. | Lafayette, LA

Optigy Group; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Optigy Group in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Lead Emergency Medicine NP/PA to blend high-acuity clinical work with leadership responsibilities and APP team support. The role features 36 guaranteed hours per week with no call in a 67,000 annual-volume ED, using Epic EMR, and close collaboration with clinical and operational leadership. Applicants must hold an active LA license, be board certified/eligible, and hold ACLS, ATLS, PALS and BLS; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medicine experience in a high-acuity setting.
• Proven leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Emergency Medicine APP team and drive performance improvements.
• Balance clinical duties with leadership, quality, and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate with physicians and hospital leadership to optimize ED operations.

Skills

Emergency Medicine Experience

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Lead Emergency Medicine NP/PA | 36 Guaranteed Hours + NO CALL | Lafayette, LA

Ready to move beyond the bedside and lead?

This Lead Emergency Medicine NP/PA opportunity in Lafayette, LA combines high-acuity clinical practice with meaningful leadership, operational influence, and APP team support.

Step into a 67,000 annual-volume Emergency Department with 36 guaranteed hours, no call, Epic EMR, and more than 55 hours of daily NP/PA coverage.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Lead NP/PA Emergency Medicine Role
• 36 Guaranteed Hours
• NO CALL
• 67,000 Annual ED Volume
• 45-Bed Emergency Department
• 365-Bed Hospital
• 55+ Hours of NP/PA Coverage
• 54+ Hours of Physician Coverage
• Epic EMR
• Full-Time Opportunity
• Clinical + Leadership Responsibilities
• Prior Travel Experience Not Required

CLINICAL PRACTICE MEETS LEADERSHIP

This isn’t just another Emergency Medicine APP position.

As the Lead NP/PA, you’ll maintain a clinical presence while helping drive APP performance, communication, quality, and operational initiatives across a busy Emergency Medicine program.

You’ll work closely with clinical and operational leadership while serving as a key resource for the NP/PA team.

MAKE AN IMPACT BEYOND THE SHIFT

Leadership responsibilities include supporting:

• APP Clinical Performance + Development
• Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Credentialing + Privileging
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning
• Clinical Documentation Improvement
• RVU + MIPS Performance
• Operational Efficiency
• Reimbursement Initiatives
• Budgeting + Cost-Savings Efforts
• Regulatory + Facility Compliance

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Emergency Medicine Experience
• Active Louisiana License
• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• ACLS
• ATLS
• PALS
• BLS
• Strong Communication + Leadership Skills
• Comfortable Balancing Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities
• Ability to Complete Required Cross-Credentialing

READY TO LEAD FROM THE FRONT?

67K annual ED volume. 36 guaranteed hours. No call. Epic. Clinical practice + real leadership impact.

If you’re an Emergency Medicine NP/PA ready to take the next step into leadership, bring your clinical experience and leadership skills to Lafayette, LA.