Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine

Description Specialization: Emergency Medicine Job Summary: 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 yearsCovers Vero Beach FSED 2-3 times a month mixed in with schedule at main ED Incentives/Benefits W2 contract with health benefits and Commencement BonusLeadership StipendPaid Medical MalpracticeFlexible SchedulingNo state income tax Emergency Department Level II Trauma CenterPeds ED plus one FSED61,000 annual patient visits in Main ED and 16,000 in Peds ED42-bed ED including 5 fast-track plus 5 monitored beds3 trauma bays, including 1 pediatric2.0 pph70 hours total of physician coverage (main ED and Peds ED incl)60 hours of APP coverage26% admission rateComprehensive Stroke facility with biplaneInterventional cardiac cath Code ice facility with therapeutic hypothermia capabilitySeveral dedicated ED glide scopes and ultrasound24-hour in-house Hospitalist and IntensivistsNo floor code or consult responsibilities Hospital Information 497-bed acute careMedical residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, and Emergency MedicineCardiology, 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 moreCertified Primary Stroke CenterFive-Start Recipient for the Treatment of Heart Attack by HealthgradesComprehensive Stroke Center Accredited by The Joint Commission and designated as a Top Performer Community Information Diverse, growing communityLow cost of living, affordable housing, great schoolsNo state income tax, no inheritance tax, no estate tax, Florid homestead exemptions for primary residencesCoastal region in Florida’s Treasure Coast with 21 miles of pristine beaches, nature trails, rich history, vibrant cultural sceneHistoric downtown district with quaint shops, art galleries, and charming cafes housed in beautifully preserved buildings dating back to the early 20th centuryGolf, tennis, environmental preserves for hikers, paddle down lush rivers, or ride horses on nearby beachesConveniently located off Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike for easy travel to south Florida and OrlandoHome to NY Mets baseball spring training and Single-A minor league team