Emergency Medicine PA/NP Role with Physician-Led Group in Hickory or Lenoir, NC

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: 32 bed
• UNC Health Caldwell – Lenoir, NC: 13 bed

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-$75 per hour depending on experience
• $100/hour 1099 Rate
• 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.

Established in 1980, Mountain Emergency Physicians, is a local, independent group with a history of staffing ED’s, Hospitalist Programs and Urgent Cares in the Hickory/Statesville/Lake Norman/Lenoir areas of Western North Carolina. MEP serves Lake Norman Regional, Frye Regional Medical Center, and UNC Caldwell. Becoming a part of MEP means joining a vibrant community where your input is not only welcomed but essential. Together, we build, decide, and grow ensuring that our group reflects the collective will and wisdom of all its members.