Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine

Description

Specialization:
Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking an Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine to help lead our Emergency Medicine team in Fort Pierce, located in Florida’s east coast.

Qualified Candidates

• Must be board certified or board eligible thru the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
• Must have Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Must have completed an EM Residency and Board Certified within 5 years
• Covers Vero Beach FSED 2-3 times a month mixed in with schedule at main ED

Incentives/Benefits

• W2 contract with health benefits and Commencement Bonus
• Leadership Stipend
• Paid Medical Malpractice
• Flexible Scheduling
• No state income tax

Emergency Department

• Level II Trauma Center
• Peds ED plus one FSED
• 61,000 annual patient visits in Main ED and 16,000 in Peds ED
• 42-bed ED including 5 fast-track plus 5 monitored beds
• 3 trauma bays, including 1 pediatric
• 2.0 pph
• 70 hours total of physician coverage (main ED and Peds ED incl)
• 60 hours of APP coverage
• 26% admission rate
• Comprehensive Stroke facility with biplane
• Interventional cardiac cath
• Code ice facility with therapeutic hypothermia capability
• Several dedicated ED glide scopes and ultrasound
• 24-hour in-house Hospitalist and Intensivists
• No floor code or consult responsibilities

Hospital Information

• 497-bed acute care
• Medical residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and Emergency Medicine
• Cardiology, general surgery, interventional radiology, mental health and wellness, pediatrics, neonatal ICU (Level II and III), pediatric ICU, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, women’s care, weight loss surgery, and more
• Certified Primary Stroke Center
• Five-Start Recipient for the Treatment of Heart Attack by Healthgrades
• Comprehensive Stroke Center Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Top Performer

Community Information

• Diverse, growing community
• Low cost of living, affordable housing, great schools
• No state income tax, no inheritance tax, no estate tax, Florid homestead exemptions for primary residences
• Coastal region in Florida’s Treasure Coast with 21 miles of pristine beaches, nature trails, rich history, vibrant cultural scene
• Historic downtown district with quaint shops, art galleries, and charming cafes housed in beautifully preserved buildings dating back to the early 20th century
• Golf, tennis, environmental preserves for hikers, paddle down lush rivers, or ride horses on nearby beaches
• Conveniently located off Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy travel to south Florida and Orlando
• Home to NY Mets baseball spring training and Single-A minor league team