Emergency Medicine Job in Fort Pierce, Florida
Emergency Medicine Physician
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Location:Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
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
- 1099 or W2 contract
- Hourly Wage Estimate for 1099: $315 - $335/hr.
- Commencement Bonus available for W2
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Visa sponsorship available
- No state income tax
- 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
- 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
- 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
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About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital: HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, provides healthcare services in Florida's Treasure Coast community to meet your needs at every stage of life. Our offerings include a wide range of specialties and capabilities, such as a Heart Institute, Level II Trauma Center, Stroke Center and Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). We also offer 24/7 emergency care and a pediatric emergency room (ER), as well as a full range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services. Fort Pierce is located in Florida's Treasure Coast, an area of lush tropical old Florida charm located on Florida's East Coast, 120 miles north of Miami and 120 miles south of Orlando, close to the Florida Turnpike and I-95. It includes Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties with the major cities/towns being Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach. All have charming downtown areas, beautiful beaches, marinas, golf, tennis, deep sea fishing, and numerous additional outdoor activities. With its broad range of cultural and sports experiences for the whole family, there are adventures for every taste. The Treasure Coast has many great communities to reside in and offers a low cost of living and great schools making this a great place to have excellent work-life balance and quality of life.
