About this role
StaffMed Health Partners is recruiting an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join a high-volume Level III Trauma Center ED in Alexandria, Louisiana.
### What you'll do
- Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and emergency treatments across a diverse patient population
- Collaborate with emergency physicians, nursing staff, and specialists to manage acute and non-acute cases
- Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making
- Perform emergency procedures within APP scope of practice
- Document and track patient encounters using MediTech EMR
- Work 12-hour shifts within a 72-hour daily APP coverage model with varied start times
### What we're looking for
- Board-certified PA with an active Louisiana license and prescriptive authority
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- ATLS certification required
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-acuity emergency setting
- Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and team-oriented communication skills
### What's included
- Base compensation of $85/hour plus a $15/hour metrics-based incentive
- Flexible scheduling with consistent APP coverage across varied shift start times
- Specialty backup and hospitalist support within a well-resourced ED environment
### About the practice
This Level III Trauma Center ED sees approximately 60,000 patient visits annually and maintains 72 hours of daily APP coverage. The department operates under a physician-led model with strong specialty backup, giving APPs the support infrastructure to manage both high-acuity and routine emergency cases effectively.