Pediatric Surgery job in Fort Pierce FL

Pediatric Surgeon

Location: Fort Pierce, Florida

Job Description:

• Join existing pediatric surgeon to replace retiring partner
• Lawnwood Hospital is the only hospital offering pediatric surgery in the four-county area
• Provide pediatric surgery call coverage for the hospital with:
  • 20 bed Level II & Level III NICU
  • 6-bed PICU with full-time pediatric intensivist coverage
  • 16 pediatric beds with pediatric hospitalist
  • 100 to 120 in-house deliveries a month
  • 20,000 pediatric ED visits a year with 11 am to 11 pm pediatric emergency coverage
• Level II trauma center with trauma coverage by adult trauma team

Requirements:

• Board certification in pediatric surgery
• Active FL medical license or ability to obtain

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive corporate benefits package, including health and 401k
• No state income tax

About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital:

• 430-bed acute-care hospital offering a full range of services
• ACS-COT/Florida DOH designated Level 2 adult trauma center
• 12-bed dedicated trauma ICU with 12 additional beds available in surgical ICU
• Most experienced heart institute on the Treasure Coast
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Lawnwood Pavilion, situated on campus, offers a 36-bed psychiatric facility and a 26-bed inpatient and outpatient physical rehabilitation center

Community Overview:

The Treasure Coast offers a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle, just a short distance from beautiful beaches. With many great communities in Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties, it's a place where you can genuinely enjoy work-life balance. The Treasure Coast has a low cost of living, great outdoors, good schools, and an excellent quality of life. It is 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, it is served by the Florida Turnpike and I-95. It boasts a thriving and colorful downtown area with a marina and riverfront. It is convenient to miles of beautiful beaches, great golf, and numerous outdoor activities.