About this opportunity
SCP Health lists this Critical Care/Trauma Physician Assistant opportunity in shreveport, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Service Line: CC
Position Title: Physician Assistant
Location: CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center - CC , Shreveport, Louisiana
Job Type: FT Employed W2
Recruiter: Katelyn Grindstaff
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 CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center -CC. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.
214 hospital beds
26 ICU beds
ER runs codes
Open ICU - Hospitalists admit to ICU, but do not continue care for patients in ICU. Intensivists are primary for Medical patients, but provide consultation services to other specialties
EMR: EPIC with Abridge AI Note
Staffing Model: Day 1 Physician and 1 NPPA, Night 1 NPPA with MD on-call
Qualifications
Education: PA-C
Licensure: LA or willing to obtain LA state license
Badges: BLS, ACLS
Facility & Clinical Details
About CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center-HM: CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center is a nonprofit system located in Shreveport, LA. This facility is a full-service acute-care hospital and a major part of the CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System. It offers 24/7 emergency care along with comprehensive cardiovascular, oncology, surgical women's health, pediatric, and critical care services, including a Level III NICU. CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center provides a broad clinical environment with access to multiple specialties and advanced services, making it an attractive setting for clinicians who want to practice in a well-established regional medical center.
Innovation/Growth: Join a large group with a close knit, collaborative culture with access to innovative tools and insights backed by SCP's clinical technology platform.
Teamwork/Culture: Enjoy a collaborative, mission-aligned culture across emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and critical care service lines with a clear path for professional develop
Integrated Care Pathway/Plan: A multidisciplinary, patient-focused framework for managing clinical conditions
Community Information
Shreveport is the third most-populous metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana, and it is the educational, commercial, and cultural center of the Ark-La-Tex region, where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. Shreveport offers clinicians an attractive combination of professional opportunity, affordability, and quality of life. The city has a strong healthcare presence, excellent access to medical education and research, and a relatively lo cost of living. Clinicians can enjoy a variety of public and private schools options, parks, lakes, museums, festivals, restaurants, and outdoor activities.
Benefits & Compensation
Competitive compensation package
Job Status: FT
Sign-On Bonus: Upon discussion
Benefits Eligibility: Yes
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.
Who can apply
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