Now Hiring Exceptional Emergency Medicine Physicians: High Acuity,Level II Trauma, Coastal Florida
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Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital | Fort Pierce, Florida Full-Time & PRN Opportunities Available Visa Sponsorship Available
Join a high-volume, physician-led Emergency Medicine team at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a 497-bed Level II Trauma Center serving Florida's beautiful Treasure Coast. We are seeking ABEM or AOBEM board-certified/board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians to provide care at our main Emergency Department in Fort Pierce and periodically at our freestanding ED in Vero Beach.
This is an excellent opportunity for physicians seeking trauma exposure, strong specialty support, flexible scheduling, and the benefits of practicing in a coastal Florida community with no state income tax.
Opportunity Highlights
- Full-time and PRN positions available
- Competitive compensation
- Competitive commencement bonus for full-time physicians
- 1099 independent contractor status
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
- Visa sponsorship available
- Practice in a desirable coastal Florida location
- No state income tax
Qualified Candidates
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine through ABEM or AOBEM
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medicine Residency
- Board certification required within five years of residency completion
- Current ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Willing to provide coverage at the Vero Beach Freestanding Emergency Department approximately 2-3 times per month
Emergency Department Highlights
- Level II Trauma Center
- Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
- Freestanding Emergency Department in Vero Beach
- Over 106,000 annual patient visits across Main ED and Pediatric ED
- 42-bed Emergency Department
- Five Fast Track beds
- Five monitored beds
- Three trauma bays, including one pediatric trauma bay
- Physician productivity averaging 2.0 patients per hour
- 70 hours of daily physician coverage
- 60 hours of APP coverage
- 26% admission rate
- Comprehensive Stroke Center with bi-plane technology
- Interventional cardiac catheterization services
- Therapeutic hypothermia (Code Ice) capability
- Dedicated bedside ultrasound and GlideScope equipment
- 24/7 in-house Hospitalist and Intensivist support
- No floor codes or inpatient consult responsibilities
About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
- 497-bed acute care facility
- Emergency Medicine Residency Program
- Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residency Programs
- Comprehensive medical and surgical specialties
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for Heart Attack Treatment
- CARF-accredited rehabilitation services, unique on the Treasure Coast
Live Where Others Vacation
Fort Pierce and the Treasure Coast offer an exceptional quality of life with:
- 21 miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline and beaches
- Affordable housing and lower cost of living
- Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
- Historic downtown, waterfront dining, and cultural attractions
- Golf, tennis, boating, fishing, hiking, and equestrian activities
- Easy access to Orlando, Palm Beach, and South Florida via I-95 and the Florida Turnpike
- Home of New York Mets Spring Training baseball
Experience the professional satisfaction of practicing high-acuity Emergency Medicine while enjoying a coastal Florida lifestyle. Apply today to learn more about this outstanding opportunity with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital.