Emergency Medicine Nocturnist - Nights Only | No State Income Tax

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is seeking a Nocturnist Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Live Oak, FL, working within the associated HCA Florida Suwannee Free-Standing Emergency Room.

Position Highlights

• Annual ED volume: 60,000
• 22-bed, newly renovated ED
• 44 hours physician coverage (10 & 12-hour shifts)
• 20 hours APP coverage
• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Acuity mix: 17% admission rate | 15% pediatrics | 9% critical care
• Collaborative environment with Intensivists, GI, Interventional Cardiology, and Nephrology

Qualified Candidates

• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine or
• BC in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with EM experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Independent Contractor / 1099 status
• CME and leadership development opportunities
• Professional growth, mentoring, and career advancement within HCA Healthcare

Why HCA Healthcare?

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to supporting physicians with the resources, scale, and culture needed to thrive—clinically and professionally.
Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

About the Facility

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is a 141-bed acute care hospital serving North Central Florida for more than 60 years. The hospital offers comprehensive services including emergency care, cardiology, oncology, nephrology, hospitalist services, and tele-specialty programs.

• Accredited Primary Stroke Center
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Joint Commission Disease-Specific Certification for Sepsis
• Ranked #1 among HCA hospital-based ERs since 2017

Why Live Oak / Lake City Area?

• Affordable cost of living
• No Florida state income tax
• Easy access to Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee
• Abundant outdoor recreation including Ichetucknee Springs and O’Leno State Park