What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider position at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital?
Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking an experienced, 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
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking an experienced, 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 Medicine APP experience
- Available to work 3pm – 3am
- 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
- Competitive compensation
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Generous CME reimbursement
- 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
- 140,000 total patients treated in 2025, 2,000 employees, 670 physicians
- 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