<p>A Level III Trauma Center in Alexandria, Louisiana is recruiting experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join a high-volume, well-staffed emergency department seeing approximately 60,000 patient visits annually. The department operates with 72 hours of daily APP coverage, physician-led team structure, and full specialty and hospitalist backup — a setup that gives APPs genuine clinical support and a sustainable pace. Compensation is among the stronger hourly structures in the region, with a built-in metrics incentive on top of the base rate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation of $85/hour with an additional $15/hour metrics-based 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 — 72 hours of daily APP staffing ensures reliable shift availability</li> <li>Practice within a well-resourced ED with immediate access to specialty backup and hospitalist support</li> <li>Collaborative, physician-led team environment with a strong commitment to APP integration and quality care</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level III Trauma Center emergency department with approximately 60,000 annual patient visits</li> <li>High-acuity, high-volume case mix spanning acute medical, surgical, and trauma presentations</li> <li>72 hours of daily APP coverage structured around 12-hour shifts with multiple staggered start times</li> <li>APPs perform comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, emergency procedures, and emergency treatments within full APP scope of practice</li> <li>Order and interpret laboratory and imaging studies as a core component of clinical decision-making</li> <li>MediTech EMR used for all patient documentation and tracking</li> <li>Dedicated specialty backup and hospitalist support available for complex and admitted patients</li> <li>Close collaboration with board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians and nursing staff on both acute and non-acute cases</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA) or Nurse Practitioner, with active Louisiana state license — required</li> <li>Active Louisiana prescriptive authority — required</li> <li>Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications — required</li> <li>ATLS certification — required</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to perform and manage emergency procedures within APP scope of practice</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department volume and patient complexity</li> <li>Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaborative practice 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 national averages and a genuine sense of community that larger metro markets rarely provide. The region features year-round mild weather, access to Kisatchie National Forest for outdoor recreation, and a rich Louisiana cultural heritage including food, music, and festivals. Baton Rouge and Shreveport are both within comfortable driving distance for weekend travel or additional amenities, making Alexandria a practical and rewarding base for clinicians who want meaningful work without the overhead of a major urban center.</p>