Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: H-PA-134916-2
• Profession: Physician Assistant
• Specialty: PA - Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
• Coverage Period: Sep 12, 2026 – Ongoing
• Reason for Coverage: Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Approximately 184 patients per day (annual ED volume 67,000)
• Case Mix: Emergency Medicine procedures

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 45 ED Beds
• EMR System: Epic

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC/BE in Emergency Medicine
• Licenses: Active Louisiana License
• Certifications: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
• Experience: Emergency Medicine (EM) training required
• Other Qualifications: Cross credentialing required at affiliated facilities (Ochsner Acadia General, Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopaedic Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital). Leadership experience preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as direct report to Regional Director of NP/PA Services and collaborate with the facility Medical Director.
• Support quality initiatives, strategic planning, and clinical performance improvement.
• Provide consultative support regarding credentialing, privileging, quality oversight, and risk management.
• Facilitate communication between SCP Health leadership and employed NP/PA clinicians.
• Collaborate on financial and operational initiatives including CDI, chart recovery, RVU trends, MIPS metrics, reimbursement opportunities, budgeting, and cost-savings initiatives.