Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

  • Mountain Emergency Physicians
  • 04/01/2026
Full time

Job Description

Emergency Medicine PA or NP
Hickory & Lenoir, North Carolina
Mountain Emergency Physicians Independent Physician Group


Mountain Emergency Physicians is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team providing coverage at one of two locations:

  • Frye Regional Medical Center Hickory, NC

  • UNC Health Caldwell Lenoir, NC

We are a local, independent physician group with over 30 years of service in the community. Our providers value teamwork, autonomy, and having a meaningful voice in clinical operations. This is an excellent opportunity to practice Emergency Medicine within a stable, physician-led, independent group serving one of two well-established community hospitals in Western North Carolina.

Compensation & Benefits

  • $60-$70 per hour depending on experience
  • Sign On + Relocation
  • Quarterly Bonus Potential
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee and family
  • Retirement contribution equal to 25% of annual salary
  • $6,000 annually for CME
  • Excellent benefits package designed for long-term stability

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
  • 2+ years of experience preferred
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
  • Strong clinical judgment and team-oriented approach

Join a stable, physician-led group where providers are respected, supported, and heard.

Apply to learn more about this opportunity with Mountain Emergency Physicians.