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Description

Specialization:

Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to join our team at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in coastal Fort Pierce and its Freestanding Emergency Department in Vero Beach.

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 Compensation

+ Commencement Bonus

+ 1099 contractor status

+ Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

+ 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 Emergency Department and Peds Emergency Department 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