Opportunity:
Physician - Anesthesiology
Job Details:
- In-house night call coverage position requiring general anesthesia MD
- Call shifts run 5:00 PM to 7:00 AM on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends
- Providers typically cover in-house call every other night with a second MD providing backup call coverage from home
- Must be comfortable working pediatric and neonatal cases (Peds board certification not required)
- Must be able to cover OB and trauma cases solo, including additional OB or trauma cases when CRNA is occupied
- Must be comfortable placing central lines independently
- Must be proficient with placing regional blocks independently and managing drips
- Facility does not handle liver transplants or burn cases
- Level 2 Trauma Center with Level 3 NICU, high-risk OB, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Cardiac Center with interventional cath lab, cardiothoracic surgery, EP lab, and vascular surgery
- Additional case types include neurosurgery (spine and cranial procedures) and orthopedic surgery
- Moderate to high acuity cases with weekday average of 50 cases per day and weekend average of 13 cases per day
- 500-bed facility with a census of 450-470
- Staffing model: 9 MD / 27 CRNA with a 1:4 MD to CRNA ratio (1:2 for Cardiac); mid-levels function independently in a Care Team Model with physician supervising 100% of the time
- Required competencies include general, cardiac, pediatric, trauma, and OB anesthesia, as well as central line, arterial line, peripheral nerve block, spinals, and epidurals
- Board eligible or board certified required
Facility:
This hospital is a full-service acute care facility serving Florida's Treasure Coast community with a comprehensive range of medical specialties and services. The facility operates as a Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU, and features a Heart Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and 24/7 emergency care including a dedicated pediatric emergency room. The hospital supports a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient surgical services, with support staff including technicians, nurses, mid-levels, CRNAs, and anesthesia technicians.
Location:
Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce is a vibrant coastal city located along Florida's scenic Treasure Coast, offering year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a relaxed Florida lifestyle will appreciate the area's water activities, nature preserves, and easy access to both Miami and Orlando.