Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida is recruiting a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its emergency medicine team at a 332-bed, not-for-profit academic-affiliated community hospital on Florida's Treasure Coast. The 42-bed ED handles 60,000 annual visits and carries Certified Stroke Center and Heart Center designations, backed by the full subspecialty depth of the Cleveland Clinic network. Florida's zero state income tax, beachfront lifestyle, and a planned 2025 ED expansion make this an unusually strong long-term opportunity for an experienced APP.
Perks and Benefits
- Generous compensation package with night shift differential
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay
- Flexible scheduling with 10-, 11-, and 12-hour shift options supporting strong work/life balance
- Full-time employment with access to Cleveland Clinic system-level benefits infrastructure
Practice Highlights
- 42-bed emergency department with 60,000 annual patient visits; ED expansion planned for 2025 to add additional beds
- Daily APP coverage integrated into the ED staffing model
- Epic EMR platform
- Certified Stroke Center and Certified Heart Center designations
- Excellent subspecialty back-up coverage across the full range of clinical needs
- 332-bed not-for-profit community hospital affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center integrating clinical care, research, and education
- Duke-affiliated Welsh Heart Center, comprehensive cancer program, and nationally recognized vascular surgery and orthopedic services on campus
- State-of-the-art wound healing center and active maternity wing delivering more than 1,200 newborns annually
- All-private patient rooms with Chef's Choice room service and complimentary Wi-Fi
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Minimum of one year of emergency medicine clinical experience required
- Active Florida NP or PA license, or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full acuity spectrum of a high-volume community ED, including stroke and cardiac presentations
About the Community
Vero Beach sits along Florida's Atlantic Coast in the Treasure Coast region, roughly 105 miles south of Orlando, 135 miles north of Miami, and 190 miles south of Jacksonville — well-positioned for both daily coastal living and easy access to major metros. The area is known for its peaceful beaches, golf, water sports, fishing, art galleries, museums, and a vibrant dining scene spanning every budget. Vero Beach consistently draws families for its highly regarded school systems and relatively affordable, beautiful housing stock, and is served by Vero Beach Municipal Airport and nearby Melbourne International Airport.