Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our Emergency Medicine Team 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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Emergency Department Profile

• Level II Trauma Center
• 100,000+ 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
• Several dedicated ED glide scopes and ultrasound
• 24-hour in-house Hospitalist and Intensivists
• High acuity

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous CME reimbursement

Hospital 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-Star 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 Overview

Diverse, growing community 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.