Critical Care/Trauma Physician Assistant

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.