<p>A well-resourced, 42-bed Emergency Department in Vero Beach, Florida is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine physician for a full-time employed position. The department manages 60,000 annual visits across a strong acuity mix, operates as a Certified Stroke Center and Heart Center, and carries daily APP coverage — giving physicians the backup needed to practice at the top of their license. Vero Beach sits on Florida's Treasure Coast, offering coastal living, no state income tax, and a genuinely family-friendly community that consistently draws physicians who want quality of life alongside a high-functioning clinical environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Highly competitive base compensation with RVU incentive model, performance bonuses, and night differential pay</li> <li>Generous sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution</li> <li>CME allowance included in benefits package</li> <li>No Florida state income tax — meaningful addition to total compensation</li> <li>J-1 visa sponsorship available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>60,000 annual ED visits with a broad, high-acuity case mix</li> <li>42-bed Emergency Department with planned expansion underway in 2025</li> <li>Flexible shift structure: 10-, 11-, and 12-hour shift options available</li> <li>Daily APP coverage with experienced support staff throughout all shifts</li> <li>Epic EMR platform</li> <li>Certified Stroke Center and Certified Heart Center designations on campus</li> <li>Robust subspecialty backup across the facility with a collaborative physician culture</li> <li>Modern community hospital setting with advanced diagnostic and clinical resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Emergency Medicine required (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and referral-level ED acuity, including stroke and cardiac emergencies</li> <li>J-1 and other visa candidates welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach anchors Florida's Treasure Coast — a stretch of Atlantic coastline known for uncrowded beaches, clear water, and a pace that stands apart from South Florida's urban density. The area offers excellent public and private school systems, affordable housing across a range of options from waterfront condos to single-family neighborhoods, and a vibrant local scene encompassing dining, arts, boating, fishing, and golf. Multiple international airports are within convenient driving distance, keeping travel to major Florida destinations and beyond straightforward.</p>