Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Fort Pierce, FL
| Specialty | Emergency Medicine |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician Assistant |
Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
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.QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
- Must be board-certified by 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)
- 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 inhouse Hospitalist and Intensivists
- High acuity
- Competitive compensation
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Flexible scheduling
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. Five-Start Recipient for the Treatment of Heart Attack by Healthgrades Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Comprehensive Stroke Center Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Top Performer, Holds the only CARF Accreditation on the Treasure Coast, the area’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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
