Emergency Medicine Physician

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Commencement Bonus

Visa sponsorship available for full time

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Florida is seeking full-time and PRN Emergency Medicine Physicians to join their team at their Vero Beach Freestanding Emergency Department and HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. Candidates must be board certified or eligible through the ABEM or AOBEM and have relevant life support certifications. The role offers competitive compensation and physician benefits including malpractice insurance, with opportunities for visa sponsorship. This position is perfect for those looking for a dynamic working environment in a coastal community.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Residency completed and board certified within last 5 years.
• Availability to work 288 hours per year for PRN providers.

Responsibilities

• Cover Vero Beach Freestanding Emergency Department 2-3 times a month.
• Participate in managing trauma cases as part of a Level II Trauma Center.

Skills

Board certification or eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Completed Emergency Medicine Residency

Job description

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.

Specialization

Emergency Medicine

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
• PRN providers must be available to work 288 hrs./yr.

Incentives/Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Commencement Bonus
• 1099 contractor status
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Visa sponsorship available for full time
• No state income tax

Emergency Department Profile

• Level II Trauma Center
• Peds Emergency Department plus one Freestanding Emergency Department
• 61,000 annual patient visits in Main Emergency Department and 16,000 in 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 ED and Peds ED 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

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