Nocturnist Emergency Medicine Physician

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive education and training

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Live Oak, Florida is seeking a talented Emergency Medicine Physician to join their team as a Nocturnist. This role involves working independently in a newly renovated 22-bed emergency department with high patient volume. The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine and will collaborate with specialists in a supportive team environment. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified/board eligible EM or board‑eligible FM or IM with EM experience.
• Experience in a high-volume emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with specialists, including critical care and cardiology teams.

Skills

Board certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine

Experience in emergency medicine

Ability to work independent shifts

Job description

Job Summary

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is seeking talented Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our team in Live Oak, Florida as a Nocturnist working within the associated HCA Florida Suwanee Free‑standing Emergency Room.

Qualified Candidates

• Annual ED volume of 60,000; 17% admission rate, 15% pediatrics, 9% average critical care rate
• Newly renovated 22‑bed ED
• 44 hour physician coverage (10‑hour and 12‑hour shifts)
• 20 hours APP coverage
• Independent contractor status
• Must be board certified/board eligible EM or board‑eligible FM or IM with EM experience
• Work alongside skilled specialists, including critical care intensivists, gastroenterologists, interventional cardiologists, and nephrologists

Incentives / Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Independent contractor status / 1099
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and career advancement
• Comprehensive education and training on leadership, management, and clinical best practices, including a wide variety of CME programs

Facility Information

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital is a 141‑bed acute care hospital serving the communities of Columbia, Hamilton, and Suwannee counties for over 60 years. Lake City Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare North Florida division and offers 24/7 medical and surgical programs, emergency care, cardiology, oncology, nephrology, hospitalist services, tele‑neurology, tele‑psychiatry, and tele‑intensivist. This facility is an Accredited Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology, and holds disease‑specific certification in the treatment of sepsis by the Joint Commission.

Living in Lake City

Lake City, a picturesque city in North Central Florida, has a low cost of living, top‑rated schools, abundant outdoor recreation, no state income tax, convenient highways, and historic charm. Residents enjoy a high quality of life.

• Affordable cost of living: lower housing costs compared to larger cities.
• Top‑rated schools: Columbia High School and Lake City Middle School.
• Outdoor recreation: parks, lakes, Ichetucknee Springs State Park, O'Leno State Park.
• Tax benefits: no state income tax on wages, salaries, or retirement income.
• Convenient location: access to I-75 and I-10, proximity to Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tallahassee.
• Historic charm: Lake City Historic Residential District, Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care