Opportunity:
Physician - Hospitalist
Job Details:
- Hospital Medicine specialty position providing on-site inpatient coverage
- Schedule is 7 days on / 7 days off with 12-hour shifts available as day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) or night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- No home call required - on-site work only
- Census of 18-22 patients per physician with approximately 3-5 daily admissions for daytime rounders
- Will round in the ICU with Critical Care on site as the primary team
- Procedures appreciated but not required; no ventilator management required
- 0-1 consults per day
- Patient population is clinically complex and socioeconomically diverse within a tertiary safety net and referral hospital setting
- Level 2 Trauma Center and Stroke Center designation
- Internal Medicine or Family Medicine trained physicians preferred
- No gaps in inpatient clinical practice required
- Hospital Medicine team includes APPs
- EMR system is Meditech Expanse; orientation includes EMR training and shadow shifts
Facility:
This facility is a large hospital with 500+ beds serving as a tertiary safety net and referral hospital for the Treasure Coast region of Florida. It is a Level 2 Trauma Center and Stroke Center equipped to handle a wide range of clinically complex cases. The hospital supports a robust Hospital Medicine program with a census of 250+ patients and a multidisciplinary team that includes both physicians and advanced practice providers.
Location:
Fort Pierce, FL
Fort Pierce is a vibrant coastal city located along Florida's Treasure Coast, offering beautiful beaches, warm weather year-round, and a rich arts and culture scene. Its proximity to major Florida cities and outdoor recreational opportunities makes it an attractive destination for those seeking a relaxed yet fulfilling lifestyle.