<p>A Level III Trauma Center in Alexandria, Louisiana is recruiting experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to join a high-volume emergency department seeing approximately 60,000 patient visits annually. The department operates with 72 hours of daily APP coverage, a physician-led collaborative team, and strong specialty backup — making this a substantive, well-supported practice environment for APPs who want genuine clinical engagement at meaningful acuity. Compensation is structured at $85/hour base with an additional $15/hour metrics incentive, representing a strong earning floor for the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base compensation of $85/hour plus $15/hour performance metrics incentive</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with varied shift start times (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM) across 12-hour shifts</li> <li>Consistent APP coverage model with 72 hours of daily APP presence — no isolated coverage gaps</li> <li>Hospitalist support and specialty backup integrated into the ED workflow</li> <li>Collaborative, physician-led team environment with board-certified Emergency Medicine attending coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level III Trauma Center emergency department with approximately 60,000 annual patient visits</li> <li>72 hours of daily APP coverage structured across 12-hour shifts with staggered start times (8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM)</li> <li>Diverse patient population spanning acute and non-acute presentations across the full ED acuity spectrum</li> <li>APPs perform comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, emergency procedures, and order and interpret lab and imaging studies within full scope of practice</li> <li>MediTech EMR used for documentation and patient tracking</li> <li>Integrated hospitalist support and specialist backup available for complex case management</li> <li>Team composition includes board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians alongside a structured APP complement</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 start</li> <li>BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required</li> <li>ATLS certification required</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform emergency procedures within APP scope of practice in a high-acuity setting</li> <li>Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and comfort functioning in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Alexandria sits in the geographic center of Louisiana along the Red River, offering a cost of living well below national averages and a genuine sense of community that larger metro markets rarely provide. The region features easy access to Kisatchie National Forest — Louisiana's only national forest — along with lakes, fishing, and outdoor recreation throughout central Louisiana. Families benefit from a range of public and private school options, and the city's central location provides reasonable driving distance to both Baton Rouge and Shreveport for additional urban amenities.</p>