Emergency Medicine Job in Fort Pierce, Florida
Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine
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 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
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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.
