Locums - Fort Pierce, Florida, Emergency Medicine Opening
Clinical Role
Join an Emergency Medicine team in Fort Pierce, Florida, providing locum coverage at a Level II Trauma Center. This opportunity offers physicians the ability to work in a comprehensive emergency department with advanced services, strong specialty support, and a high-volume patient population.
Assignment Details
Start Date: October 21, 2026
Assignment Length: 3 Months
Practice Setting
Emergency DepartmentLevel II Trauma Center
Facility Details
- 61,000 annual patient visits in Main Emergency Department
- 16,000 annual patient visits in Pediatric Emergency Department
- 42-bed Emergency Department:
- 5 fast-track beds
- 5 monitored beds
- 3 trauma bays, including 1 pediatric trauma bay
- Physician coverage: 70 total hours daily (Main ED and Pediatric ED)
- APP coverage: 60 hours daily
- Admission rate: 26%
Clinical Services & Capabilities
- Comprehensive Stroke Facility with biplane technology
- Interventional cardiac catheterization facility
- Code Ice facility with therapeutic hypothermia capability
- Dedicated ED GlideScopes
- Ultrasound machines available
- 24-hour in-house Hospitalist coverage
- 24-hour in-house Intensivist coverage
- No floor code responsibilities
- No consult responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical care to adult and pediatric patients
- Manage high-acuity emergency conditions in a Level II Trauma Center environment
- Perform standard Emergency Medicine procedures
- Collaborate with emergency physicians, APPs, specialists, and hospital teams
EMR & Technology
EMR System: MeditechPDocDragon Dictation
Equipment Available:
- ED GlideScopes
- Ultrasound machines
- Advanced stroke and cardiac capabilities
Requirements
- ABEM Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians Only
Organization & Team
- High-volume Emergency Department
- Comprehensive specialty support services
- Experienced physician and APP team
- Advanced emergency care environment
About Fort Pierce, Florida
Location & Access: Fort Pierce is located on Florida's Treasure Coast, offering convenient access to beaches, waterways, and major South Florida destinations.
Lifestyle & Community: Fort Pierce provides a charming coastal community with historic downtown areas, waterfront dining, local markets, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Outdoor Recreation: Residents enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, golf, beaches, nature preserves, and outdoor activities year-round.
Attractions: Fort Pierce is known for the Fort Pierce Inlet, Indian River Lagoon, Navy SEAL Museum, and beautiful coastal parks.
Quality of Life: Fort Pierce offers affordable coastal living, warm weather, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming Florida community.
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