What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at SCP Health?
Service Line: EM
Position Title: Physician Assistant
Location: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center- EM , Lafayette, Louisiana
Job Type: Full-Time Physician Assistant
Recruiter: Chase Allred | |
Position Overview
Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - EM. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
Patient Volume: 67k annual Ed volume
Coverage Model: 54.43 hours of physician coverage and 55.14 of NP/PA coverage
Number of Beds: 365 hospital beds, 45 ED Beds
EMR: EPIC
Fellowship/Residency: EM
Qualifications
Education: EM
Licensure: Louisiana
Board Certification: BC/BE
Badges: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
Facility & Clinical Details
About Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center - EM: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is a 342-bed hospital, non-profit, community-owned and managed hospital. In an effort to meet the needs of the community, the hospital boasts a Center of Excellence in Breast Imaging, has an Accredited Cancer Center, an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program and is an Advanced Certified Primary Stroke Center.
Community Information
Lafayette is at the heart of Louisiana's Cajun & Creole Country. This quaint town is located along the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette offers plenty of amenities, affordable housing and an array of options for public or private school education. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is part of the University of Louisiana System and is the second-largest university in the state. Lafayette is only about an hour west of Baton Rouge and less than 3 hours west of New Orleans
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive compensation package with earning potential starting at $115,200/year
Job Status: W2 Full time APP
No Non-Compete
Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
Established, respected, financially stable company
Equitable scheduling patterns
Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
Why SCP Health
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.
We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.
By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.
Together, we heal.