Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking a PRN experienced Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our practice in Fort Pierce, Florida, and its Free-Standing Emergency Department in Vero Beach.

Job Description

• Must be board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Must have at least 12 months of current and consecutive Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience as an APP
• Must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Emergency Department Profile

• Level II Trauma Center
• 80,000 annual patient visits in Main ED and 16,000 in pediatric ED
• 42-bed ED including 5 fast-track plus 5 monitored beds
• 3 trauma bays, including 1 pediatric
• 70 hours total of physician coverage (main ED and Peds ED)
• 60 hours of APP coverage
• 26% admission rate
• Comprehensive Stroke facility with bi-plane
• Interventional cardiac cath facility
• Code ice facility with therapeutic hypothermia capability
• Several dedicated ED glide scopes and ultrasound
• 24-hour in-house Hospitalist and Intensivists
• High acuity

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Flexible scheduling

Community Overview

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 497-bed acute care teaching hospital that provides a full range of specialty services, including advanced cardiology, emergency medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, surgery, and is home to the most experienced Heart Institute on the Treasure Coast.

The community is diverse and growing, with a low cost of living, affordable housing, and great schools. There is no state income tax, no inheritance tax, no estate tax, and Florida homestead exemptions for primary residences. The coastal region in Florida's Treasure Coast features 21 miles of pristine beaches, nature trails, rich history, and a vibrant cultural scene. The historic downtown district has quaint shops, art galleries, and charming cafes housed in beautifully preserved buildings dating back to the early 20th century. Residents can enjoy golf, tennis, environmental preserves for hiking, paddle down lush rivers, or ride horses on nearby beaches. The area is conveniently located off Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy travel to South Florida and Orlando. It is also home to NY Mets baseball spring training and a Single-A minor league team.