Description
Specialization : Emergency Medicine
Job Summary :
HCA Healthcare is seeking full time and PRN Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our team at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in coastal Fort Pierce and its Freestanding Emergency Department in Vero Beach, Florida.
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
Competitive CompensationCompetitive Commencement Bonus1099 contractor statusMalpractice insurance with tail coverageVisa sponsorship availableNo state income taxEmergency Department Profile
Level II Trauma CenterPeds Emergency Department plus one Freestanding Emergency Department106,000 annual patient visits in Main Emergency Department and Peds Emergency Department42-bed Emergency Department including 5 fast-track plus 5 monitored beds3 trauma bays, including 1 pediatric2.0 pph70 hours total of physician coverage (main Emergency Department and Peds Emergency Department incl)60 hours of APP coverage26% admission rateComprehensive Stroke facility with bi-planeInterventional cardiac cathCode ice facility with therapeutic hypothermia capabilitySeveral dedicated Emergency Department glide scopes and ultrasound24-hour inhouse Hospitalist and IntensivistsNo floor code or consult responsibilitiesFacility Information
497-bed acute careMedical residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and Emergency MedicineCardiology, 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 moreCertified Primary Stroke CenterFive-Start Recipient for the Treatment of Heart Attack by HealthgradesComprehensive Stroke Center Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Top PerformerOnly CARF Accreditation facility on the Treasure CoastCommunity Information
Diverse, growing communityLow cost of living, affordable housing, great schoolsNo state income tax, no inheritance tax, no estate tax, Florid homestead exemptions for primary residencesCoastal region in Florida’s Treasure Coast with 21 miles of pristine beaches, nature trails, rich history, vibrant cultural sceneHistoric downtown district with quaint shops, art galleries, and charming cafes housed in beautifully preserved buildings dating back to the early 20th centuryGolf, tennis, environmental preserves for hikers, paddle down lush rivers, or ride horses on nearby beachesConveniently located off Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy travel to south Florida and OrlandoHome to NY Mets baseball spring training and Single-A minor league teamCommencement Bonus available for full-time position