Emergency Medicine Physician

Description

Specialization:
Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our team in Southeast Florida at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in coastal Fort Pierce and its Free-Standing Emergency Department in Vero Beach.

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 Emergency Medicine Residency and Board Certified within 5 years
• Covers Vero Beach Freestanding Emergency Department 2-3 times a month mixed in with schedule at main Emergency Department

Incentives/Benefits

• 1099 contractor status
• Hourly Wage Estimate: $315 - $335/hr.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Visa sponsorship available
• No state income tax

Emergency Department Profile

• Level II Trauma Center
• Peds Emergency Department plus one Freestanding Emergency Department
• 106,000 annual patient visits in Main Emergency Department and Peds Emergency Department
• 42-bed Emergency Department including 5 fast-track plus 5 monitored beds
• 3 trauma bays, including 1 pediatric
• 2.0 pph
• 70 hours total of physician coverage (main Emergency Department and Peds Emergency Department incl)
• 60 hours of APP coverage
• 26% admission rate
• Comprehensive Stroke facility with bi-plane
• Interventional cardiac cath
• Code ice facility with therapeutic hypothermia capability
• Several dedicated Emergency Department glide scopes and ultrasound
• 24-hour inhouse 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