Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Description

Specialization:
Emergency Medicine

Job Summary:

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.

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 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 inhouse Hospitalist and Intensivists

·       High acuity

INCENTIVES/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-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