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Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$123,850 / year median in Florida
+21% projected growth
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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 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 in-house 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 140,000 total patients treated in 2025, 2,000+ employees, 670+ physicians 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 teamBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance