Service Line: EM
Position Title: Lead NP/PA
Location: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center- EM , Lafayette, Louisiana
Job Type: Full-Time NP/PA
Recruiter: Chase Allred | chase_allred@scphealth.com | 337-609-8923
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 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: Cerner with Dragon Speak and scribes
Fellowship/Residency: EM
Qualifications
Education: EM
Licensure: Louisiana
Board Certification: BC/BE
Badges: ATLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership Functions
Lead, direct, supervise and monitor employed NP/PA
Will serve as a direct report to the Regional Director of NP/PA Services with collaborating responsibility with the facility Medical Director
Support organizational commitment to quality and participate in organization-wide strategic planning related to quality and clinical performance
Provide consultative support to the hospital governing body/or designee and clinical operations staff regarding the roles and responsibilities of NP/PA (e.g., credentialing, privileging, quality oversight, risk management)
Facilitate communication from corporate representatives, group, and staffing operating teams to employed NP/PA clinicians
Collaborate with Medical Director, Regional/System Medical Officer, and Staffing Operations team to support
financial management and profitability related to clinical documentation initiatives (CDI), chart recovery (EPF, down codes), RVU trend analysis, MIP data metrics, reimbursement opportunities, budgeting, and cost-savings through payroll and personnel actions
Assist the Regional Director and Clinical Operation team in maintaining awareness of statutory and regulatory requirements for NP/PA in respective states (e.g., Board of Nursing, Medical Board, Medical Practice Acts, Supervisory Agreements, and CPAs)
Identify appropriate accreditation, certification, and recognition options pertaining to the utilization of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants (e.g., NCCPA, ANCC, ENP, ACNP, PA-C, FNP)
Must be familiar with clinical practice standards for NP/PA, including the scope of practice, facility medical staff rules and regulations, and practice bylaws at designated facilities
Ensure all corporate mandated training, including but not limited to corporate compliance, EMTALA, HIPAA, and Blood-Borne pathogens, is completed by all employed NP/PA at designated facilities
Assist with the development, maintenance, and distribution of state-required documentation for NP/PA practice in collaboration with SCP Corporate Compliance Department and Legal Department
Assist with appropriate execution and collaboration of physicians with all NP/PAs to include attestation compliance and documentation of such collaboration as required by SCP Health and facility bylaws and policies
Execute performance expectations, process, and quality improvement training for employed NP/PA at the designated facility (e.g., New Graduate Proctorship, SCP University, New Hire Orientation, EM/HM Boot Camp)
Monitor and influence Medical Director's and clinical operations team's recommendationfor interventional NP/PAprograms (MSE, LOS initiatives, Virtual Health)
Support and demonstrate admitter role, rounder role, discharge role, and communicate practice model expectations
Review and report patient satisfaction scores specific to NP/PA and collaborates with Medical Director for improvement and communication
Facilitate employee policy/procedure communication and implementation via monthly Clinician Meetings with all employed NP/PA
Submit monthly report to Regional Director of NP/PAServices on practice statusand quality metrics and must be completed in entirety
Communicate with, and develop a working relationship with the CEO, CNO, andfacility administrators
Communicate with and develop a good relationship with the ED nurse manager and nursing staff.
Communicate all practice standards and procedures to employed NP/PA clinicians through memos, letters, electronic means, policy manuals, and employee handbooks
Administrative Functions
Attendance and participation of medical staff, allied health staff, and/or hospital committees
Assist Medical Directors, supervisors, SCP Health/ SCP Health affiliated personnel, and/or hospital personnel in collection or analysis of quality or dashboard data
Serve as employee liaison to assist in problem resolution with issues related to payroll, benefits, and clinical business practices
Enforce and promote company policies and procedures to promote a fair and equitable culture across the organization
Assist in the recruitment, hiring andonboarding, engagement, and retention of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants by participating throughout the job process with Medical Director and Staffing Operations team
Facilitate and implement orientation and onboarding for employed NP/PA clinician satisfaction the facility level
Conduct primary supervision, annual performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement counseling of employed NP/PA in coordination with facility Medical Directors or designee of employed NP/PA at facilities
Demonstrate competency of personnel actions through Workday requiring Lead involvement for employed NP/PA (e.g., Time Off Request, PIP, Disciplinary Action)
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations
Lend scheduling assistance to Staffing Operations by obtaining requests from clinicians in a timely fashion, forecasting future scheduling needs, preparing holiday schedules 90 days in advance, and assisting with finding coverage for open shifts
Ensure all full-time and part-time NP/PAs adhere to schedule policy; to include appropriate scheduling of all exempt employees in alignment with contractual obligations and fair and equitable scheduling practices for non-exempt employees
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 mostdelivering 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.