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Physician Assistant (PA)
LCMC Health | Greater New Orleans Area
LCMC Health is seeking skilled, patient-focused Physician Assistants (PAs) to join our growing advanced practice teams across the Greater New Orleans region. These roles span high-acuity inpatient care and procedural support, offering a dynamic environment with strong physician collaboration.
About LCMC Health
LCMC Health is a Louisiana-based, nonprofit health system made up of nationally recognized hospitals, clinics, and academic partners. LCMC Health has 8 Hospitals including one Pediatric hospital. Our mission is to keep people well, heal those who are ill, and care for our communities with compassion, innovation, and excellence.
Specialty Practice Areas
Physician Assistants at LCMC Health are hired into a variety of specialized clinical areas, including:
- Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
- Neurocritical Care
- Trauma Intensive Care Unit (Trauma ICU)
- PA First Assist (Surgical Services)
- Hematology/Oncology
- General Cardiology
- Transplant Services
- Pediatric Hospital (Manning Family Children's)
Opportunities may vary by location and experience, with structured onboarding and specialty-specific training provided.
Shift may vary from 12 hour
Position Summary
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive patient care in collaboration with attending physicians and interdisciplinary teams. This role is ideal for PAs who thrive in team-based, fast-paced clinical environments and are committed to high-quality, evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform detailed patient assessments and evaluations
- Manage acute and complex conditions within scope of practice
- Assist in surgical procedures as a First Assist (as applicable)
- Order, interpret, and document diagnostic studies
- Develop and execute treatment and care plans
- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with protocols
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses and treatment plans
- Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current or eligible Louisiana PA license
- NCCPA certification required
- BLS from American Heart Association required (ACLS preferred or required based on specialty)
- ICU, surgical, or specialty experience preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care
- DEA Registration or eligible
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Specialty-based training and professional development
- Collaborative, physician-led care teams
- Career advancement opportunities within a large health system
- The opportunity to live and work in the Greater New Orleans region
Join Our Team
At LCMC Health, Physician Assistants are trusted clinical partners and integral members of our care teams. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in high-acuity and specialty care, we encourage you to apply.
WORK SHIFT:
Variable Hours (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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