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Emergency Medicine Job in Port Charlotte, Florida

Emergency Medicine Physician

Company:HCA Healthcare

Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine

Location:Port Charlotte, Florida, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, along with its affiliated freestanding emergency departments, is actively seeking Emergency Medicine physicians to join our experienced and collaborative team in picturesque Port Charlotte, Florida.

At‑a‑Glance

Location: Florida’s Gulf Coast (between Sarasota & Fort Myers)
Sites: HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital + affiliated Freestanding EDs
Compensation: New, highly competitive compensation model
Bonus: Up to $80,000 sign‑on (full‑time)
Schedules: Flexible, fair scheduling to support work‑life balance
Employment Models: W‑2 employed or 1099 independent contractor
Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision • 401(k) match • Employee Stock Purchase Program
Hospital Quality: Joint Commission Stroke Center of Excellence
Culture: Experienced, collaborative team with efficient workflows
Lifestyle: Coastal Gulf living • No state income tax • Affordable housing

Why This EM Role

  • Practice emergency medicine in a brand‑new, modern ED with advanced technology and streamlined workflows.
  • Choose the employment structure that fits your goals: W‑2 with full benefits or 1099 independent contractor, a preferred option for EM physicians seeking autonomy.
  • Join a high‑functioning, longstanding EM team committed to collaboration, efficiency, and patient‑centered care.
  • Work across hospital and freestanding ED settings, offering variety, stability, and strong operational support.
  • Enjoy flexible schedules designed to protect fairness and support a sustainable lifestyle.

Your Day to Day

  • Deliver high‑quality emergency care at a 253‑bed hospital featuring a brand‑new 20‑bed ED following a $50M expansion.
  • Utilize modern systems and tools including Ultrasound, PACS, CT, Meditech P‑Doc, and M*Modal dictation.
  • Benefit from separate pediatric triage and waiting areas that support smooth patient flow.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a Joint Commission‑accredited Stroke Center of Excellence.
  • Treat a diverse mix of cases across annual volumes of approximately 35,000 patient visits.

What We’re Looking For

  • Board‑eligible/Board‑certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
  • FM/IM physicians with 2+ years recent EM experience will be considered
  • ACLS & PALS required
  • Team‑focused physicians committed to quality, communication, and efficiency
  • Visa candidates are welcome to apply

Compensation & Benefits

  • NEW, highly competitive compensation model
  • Up to $80,000 sign‑on bonus for new full‑time contracts
  • Choose your structure:
    • W‑2 employment with full benefits and retirement options
    • 1099 independent contractor, ideal for physicians seeking more autonomy
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (W‑2)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • No state income tax

About HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

  • 253‑bed acute care hospital
  • $50 million expansion with a brand‑new 20‑bed ED
  • 35,000 annual patient visits
  • Joint Commission‑accredited Stroke Center of Excellence
  • Modern workflows with Ultrasound, PACS, CT, Meditech P‑Doc, M*Modal
  • Separate pediatric triage and waiting areas
  • Part of HCA Healthcare, offering stability, leadership support, and nationwide resources

Life on Florida’s Gulf Coast

  • Located between Sarasota and Fort Myers in rapidly growing Port Charlotte
  • Coastal living with 165+ miles of waterways for boating, kayaking, fishing, and exploring
  • Affordable housing, including waterfront options
  • A true golfer’s paradise, with multiple world‑class golf courses
  • Warm weather, friendly community vibe, and excellent quality of life
  • No state income tax, enhancing take‑home earnings

Ready to Explore It?

Join a team where modern emergency medicinecoastal lifestyle, and flexible earning options come together.
Apply today, and we’ll connect quickly to discuss schedules, department metrics, and your career goals.

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About HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

Fawcett Memorial Hospital is a 253-bed acute care center serving the Charlotte County community and surrounding areas. Its medical staff of 280 physicians represents a wide range of specialties. In addition, a group of 305 volunteers donated tens of thousands of hours of their time last year at Fawcett.

Port Charlotte is located where the Peace River meets the Gulf of Mexico. Convenient to I-75, just north of Fort Myers and just south of Sarasota. An area of many great golf and waterfront communities, Southwest Florida offers performing arts, shopping, spring training baseball, ice hockey, museums, Florida Gulf Coast University, Community colleges, excellent schools and great neighborhoods, all with the pristine natural beauty of the gulf coast.