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HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital

Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 06/28/2026

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

An Emergency Room Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in emergency rooms or emergency departments, 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.

$122,038 / year median in Florida

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Specialization:

Emergency Medicine Job Summary:

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join our dynamic team Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Qualified Candidates:

Must be board certified NCCPA or

AANP/ANCC

One-year Emergency Room experience as an APP Will accept new Emergency NP or NP/PA with Emergency Medicine fellowship Must obtain ATLS within six months of starting Mixed schedule, some nights required

Incentives/Benefits:

Employee Status Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k with company match Flexible scheduling

Facility Information:

FWDH:

309 bed HCA level 2 trauma facility 44 bed Emergency Department with fast track 8 hours pediatric Emergency Room coverage daily Medical ICU- 33 beds (plus an additional 8 CVICU beds) Stealth navigation system with O arm and Mazor spine robot Certified primary stroke center working towards comprehensive stroke certification Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students from Auburn's VCOM (D.O.) School IM residency program started 2024 Named among the top 10% in the nation by Healthgrades for cardiac surgery, joint replacement, and patient safety Listed as 4th highest in the nation for infection prevention by Consumer Reports Area's only accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center and cardiac program offering open heart surgery, Watchman, and TAVR Reputable and stable - HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare and is comprised of more than 180 hospitals and 1,800 sites of care in 21 states and the U.K. The Greater Fort Walton Beach area is known for being a family friendly, southern town and is located between Pensacola and Panama City, along Florida's panhandle known as the Emerald Coast. The Emerald Coast has some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the world. The popular family vacation destination of Destin is only a few miles away and offers world-class fishing, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and of course, more white sand beaches. The Fort Walton Beach area is an ideal place to raise a family, boasting exceptional public schools consistently ranking among the top school districts in the state. In addition, the area offers a variety of fine arts including the symphony and ballet, and recreational activities to include boating, fishing and watersports.