Trauma Surgery APP

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

CME time and dues

Job summary

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, FL, seeks a Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP with first‑assist) to join its high‑performing trauma team within a Level II center. This role offers a hospital‑based schedule with 13 monthly shifts, including day and night coverage, in a fast‑paced, academically oriented environment with residents and medical students.

Ideal candidates bring board certification, first‑assist credential, and comfort with overnight hours, collaborating

Qualifications

• Board certification as a PA or NP; first‑assist certification.
• Willing to work overnight hours in a Level II trauma center.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with a surgical team including trauma surgeons.
• Able to collaborate with a cohort of advanced practice providers.

Job description

Description

Specialization:

Surgery Trauma

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, a distinguished Level II Trauma Center on Florida’s Treasure Coast, is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Trauma Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to join its exceptional, high‑performing Trauma team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where your expertise truly makes an impact and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board certification as a PA or NP, plus first‑assist certification
• Must be willing and able to work overnight hours
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a busy Level II trauma center
• Proven experience working with a surgical team that includes nine trauma surgeons and one plastic surgeon
• Comfortable collaborating with a cohort of 10 advanced practice providers
• Open to a primarily hospital‑based schedule of 13 monthly shifts (12–14 hours), including both day and night coverage
• Willing to engage in a staffing model that incorporates a dedicated night team with additional compensation
• Motivated to work in an academic environment with rotating residents and medical students

Incentive / Benefits Package:

• Flexibility and long‑term career growth opportunities
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resourcesFamily-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About Hospital:

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is an advanced heart center offering a high‑volume open‑heart surgery program, interventional and structural heart services, electrophysiology, and comprehensive clinical and noninvasive cardiology. It is a 497‑bed, full‑service acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission as an Acute Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center. The hospital provides Level II trauma services and 24/7 emergency care, including a dedicated pediatric emergency department, and offers maternity care, Level III neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, minimally invasive surgery, and open‑heart surgery. The system also includes a freestanding ER in Vero Beach and a Breast Center in Tradition. In addition, Lawnwood supports medical education through ACGME‑accredited residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and Transitional Year.

About Fort Pierce:

Fort Pierce is located in Florida’s Treasure Coast, an area of lush tropical old Florida charm located on Florida’s East Coast, 120 miles north of Miami and 120 miles south of Orlando, close to the Florida Turnpike and I-95. It includes Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties with the major cities/towns being Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach. All have charming downtown areas, beautiful beaches, marinas, golf, tennis, deep sea fishing, and numerous additional outdoor activities. With its broad range of cultural and sports experiences for the whole family, there are adventures for every taste. The Treasure Coast has many great communities to reside in and offers a low cost of living and great schools making this a great place to have excellent work‑life balance and quality of life.