Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Louisburg, North Carolina
Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.
In emergency medicine, APPs are essential to delivering fast, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and calm leadership to high-pressure situations—ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based treatment in moments of crisis.
With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our emergency medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing acute presentations or supporting throughput and coordination, you are backed by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.
- Job Type: Full Time; Part Time; PRN
- Job Level: Experienced
- Shift: Day; Night; Swing
- Travel: No
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
Louisburg, North Carolina
Job ID:
JOB-000879
Category:
Emergency Medicine
Advance Clinical Excellence as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant in Louisburg, NC
Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, patient-first medical group grounded in one belief: better support for clinicians leads to better care for patients. Our emergency medicine teams are empowered to lead care locally with the backing of a strong national network committed to clinical excellence, intentional leadership development, and collaborative partnership. Here, you’ll practice alongside care teams that work seamlessly across Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and Critical Care—creating smoother transitions, stronger accountability, and better outcomes for the communities we serve.
If you’re looking for a place where your clinical judgment is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference, we’d love to talk.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our team of board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians and Advanced Practice Providers at Maria Parham Franklin and work alongside highly trained nurses and clinical specialists.
- Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.
- Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.
Qualifications:
- Board-certified Physician Assistant with Emergency Medicine experience preferred.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- Flexible scheduling for work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide top-quality patient care in an 11-bed emergency department with an average of 12,775 annual visits and a 4% admission rate.
- Partner with a robust team of subspecialty professionals and utilize advanced imaging services to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Specialties on call include General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, GI, OB/Gyn, and Nephrology
- Bring your expertise and innovation to foster lasting relationships with our hospital partners.
- Lead in quality, helping our hospital achieve excellence across the ED care experience.
Living and Working in Louisburg, NC:
- Located in the scenic North Carolina Piedmont, Louisburg offers the appeal of a peaceful, small-town setting with a strong sense of community.
- As the hub of Franklin County, residents enjoy local conveniences while still benefiting from a quieter pace of life.
- Its central location places you within easy reach of the Triangle—just 25 minutes to Raleigh, 40 minutes to Durham, and under an hour to Chapel Hill.
- This proximity provides access to leading universities, high-quality healthcare, and a wide range of cultural and entertainment options.
Rewards and Compensation:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Jill Herrera, Clinical Recruiter | (612) 463-8395 | jherrera@soundphysicians.com
Our values in action
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Uncompromising Care:
You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every moment counts.
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Collaboration:
You are part of a dynamic, team-based environment where APPs and physicians work side by side, building trust through shared decision-making and coordinated care.
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Accountability:
You lead with confidence, owning your role in the emergency department, contributing to clinical strategy, and driving performance across key metrics like throughput, patient experience, and safety.
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Ingenuity & Empathy:
You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.
Career Path
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Trainee
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Practicing
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Single-site Leadership
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Multi-site Leadership
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Specialty Leadership
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Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
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Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
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Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
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Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
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Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.
Hear from our team
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“The support APPs receive here is intentional. It’s not just about filling a role—it’s about setting people up for long-term success and making sure they’re empowered to deliver great care.”
APRIL BURKE, PA-C
Chief Advanced Practice Officer -

“We're committed to our physicians and our advanced practice providers to ensure that they're equipped, supported, and work within a team environment to allow them to thrive.”
TONY BRININGSTOOL, MD
Chief Executive Officer, Emergency Medicine
Rewards
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Wellness Programs (Kaia Health, Maven, Real Appeal)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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401K with company match
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Leadership Development Programs (e.g., LEAD)
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CME Reimbursement
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Mental Health Counseling
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Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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