Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine

• Commencement Bonus & Leadership Stipend
• W2 Contract with benefits & Paid Malpractice
• Flexible Scheduling & No State Income Tax

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking an Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine to help lead our Emergency Medicine team in Fort Pierce, located in Florida’s east coast.

 Qualified Candidates

• Must be board certified or board eligible thru the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
• Must have Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Must have completed an EM Residency and Board Certified within 5 years
• Covers Vero Beach FSED 2-3 times a month mixed in with schedule at main ED

 Incentives/Benefits

• W2 contract with health benefits and Commencement Bonus
• Leadership Stipend
• Paid Medical Malpractice
• Flexible Scheduling
• No state income tax

 Emergency Department

• Level II Trauma Center
• Peds ED plus one FSED
• 61,000 annual patient visits in Main ED and 16,000 in Peds ED
• 42-bed ED including 5 fast-track plus 5 monitored beds
• 3 trauma bays, including 1 pediatric
• 2.0 pph
• 70 hours total of physician coverage (main ED and Peds ED incl)
• 60 hours of APP coverage
• 26% admission rate
• Comprehensive Stroke facility with biplane
• Interventional cardiac cath
• Code ice facility with therapeutic hypothermia capability
• Several dedicated ED glide scopes and ultrasound
• 24-hour in-house Hospitalist and Intensivists
• No floor code or consult responsibilities

 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

 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