<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 structured 12-hour shifts with broad start-time flexibility, strong APP team coverage, and a competitive base rate with a built-in metrics incentive — making this one of the more straightforward compensation structures available in Louisiana emergency medicine.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base rate of $85/hour plus a $15/hour metrics-based performance incentive</li> <li>Flexible scheduling supported by 72 hours of daily APP coverage across varied shift start times</li> <li>Specialty backup and hospitalist support available within the facility</li> <li>Collaborative, physician-led team environment with consistent APP staffing</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 start times: 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM</li> <li>72 hours of daily APP coverage ensures consistent team presence across all shifts</li> <li>Full scope of APP practice: comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, emergency procedures, and emergency treatments across acute and non-acute presentations</li> <li>Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies as part of clinical decision-making workflow</li> <li>MediTech EMR platform used for documentation and patient tracking</li> <li>Integrated team model with board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians, nursing staff, hospitalists, and subspecialty consultants</li> <li>Diverse patient population reflecting the full spectrum of community and regional emergency acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant — active Louisiana license with prescriptive authority required</li> <li>BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required at time of hire</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 and adaptability suited to a fast-paced, high-volume emergency environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Alexandria sits at the geographic center of Louisiana along the Red River, offering a lower cost of living than the state's larger metros while maintaining access to a full range of amenities — including established school systems, a regional arts and cultural scene, and proximity to Kisatchie National Forest for outdoor recreation. The city serves as a regional hub for central Louisiana, giving clinicians here a genuine sense of community impact alongside a manageable pace of daily life outside the hospital.</p>