<p>A Level III Trauma Center in Alexandria, Louisiana is recruiting experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join a high-volume, physician-led emergency department seeing approximately 60,000 patient visits annually. The position offers strong APP infrastructure, consistent 12-hour shift coverage, and a compelling compensation package that includes a base rate plus a performance-based metrics incentive — making this one of the more financially competitive APP roles in the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base compensation of $85/hour plus a $15/hour metrics-based incentive, for a potential effective rate of $100/hour</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with varied shift start times (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM) to accommodate lifestyle preferences</li> <li>72 hours of daily APP coverage ensures consistent team support and manageable individual workloads</li> <li>Well-resourced facility with specialty backup and dedicated hospitalist support</li> <li>Collaborative, physician-led team environment with a strong commitment to quality patient care</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level III Trauma Center emergency department with approximately 60,000 annual patient visits</li> <li>12-hour shifts with multiple staggered start times providing continuous APP coverage throughout the day</li> <li>Comprehensive APP scope: full patient assessments, diagnostic evaluations, emergency treatments, and emergency procedures within APP scope of practice</li> <li>Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies as part of clinical decision-making workflow</li> <li>MediTech EMR platform used for all patient documentation and tracking</li> <li>Integrated team model with board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians, nursing staff, on-site specialists, and hospitalist support</li> <li>Diverse patient population presenting across the full spectrum of acute and non-acute emergency acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an active Louisiana license and prescriptive authority — both required at time of hire</li> <li>BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required</li> <li>ATLS certification required</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency environment</li> <li>Strong clinical judgment, procedural competency within APP scope, and effective interdisciplinary communication skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Alexandria sits at the geographic center of Louisiana along the Red River, offering a cost of living well below the national average alongside a genuine sense of community that larger metro areas rarely provide. The region features easy access to outdoor recreation including fishing, hunting, and the Kisatchie National Forest — Louisiana's only national forest — while remaining within a few hours of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf Coast. Alexandria's central location, affordable housing, and strong local culture make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking meaningful work without the congestion of a major urban center.</p>