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Emergency Medicine Job in Fort Pierce, Florida

Emergency Medicine Physician - PRN

Company:HCA

Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine

Location:Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

Job Type:PRN, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare is seeking PRN Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our team at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida and its freestanding 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
  • Must be available to work 288 hrs./yr.
Incentives/Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • 1099 contractor status
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Flexible schedule
  • No state income tax
Emergency Department
  • Level II Trauma Center
  • 100,000 Emergency Department visits per year
  • 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)
  • 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 ED glide scopes and ultrasound
  • 24-hour inhouse Hospitalist and Intensivists
  • No floor code or consult responsibilities
Emergency Department
  • 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 Medicine 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 and Peds Emergency Department)
  • 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
Facility 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
  • Only CARF Accreditation facility on the Treasure Coast
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
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About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

Lawnwood Regional Medical Center is a 345-bed, acute care facility and the largest medical center in St. Lucie County. As a regional referral center for the four county Treasure Coast area, the hospital offers a wide variety of medical/surgical treatments and offers specialty services ranging from open heart surgery to inpatient rehabilitation.

Our obstetrics services are backed by a Level II Nursery and pediatric unit. Patients can access services at our Diabetes Center of Excellence. And Lawnwood Pavilion, situated on campus, offers a 36-bed psychiatric facility and a 26-bed inpatient and outpatient Physical Rehabilitation Center.