HCA Florida Largo Hospital is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician for locum tenens coverage at its Level II Trauma Center in Largo, FL — a 455-bed statutory teaching hospital serving Pinellas County and the broader Tampa Bay region. The department sees approximately 31,000 visits annually across a 27-bed ED, supported by 23-hour APP coverage and a full-service academic hospital campus with subspecialty depth that includes cardiac transplantation, kidney and liver transplantation, and advanced stroke care.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure for locum tenens coverage
- Lodging and travel fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements
- Flexible, seasonally variable shift scheduling accommodating out-of-state physicians
Practice Highlights
- 27-bed emergency department with an average annual volume of 31,000 visits
- Productivity benchmark of 1.74 patients per hour
- Level II Trauma Center designation
- 29 hours of daily physician coverage; shifts are seasonally variable
- 23 hours of daily APP coverage with seasonally variable APP shifts
- EMR: Meditech P-doc with M-Modal dictation integration
- 455-bed statutory teaching hospital — academic environment with resident and trainee presence
- Comprehensive subspecialty services on campus: advanced cardiac care including minimally invasive procedures and heart transplantation, kidney and liver transplantation, complex GI services, advanced stroke care, robotic surgery, and bariatric surgery
- Regional referral catchment spanning Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay area
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort managing the full acuity spectrum of a Level II Trauma Center, including high-complexity medical and surgical presentations
About the Community
Largo is the fourth-largest city in the Tampa Bay area, situated in Pinellas County just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches that define Florida's west shore. The city offers an affordable cost of living relative to other major Florida metros, well-maintained green spaces, and a central location that puts Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater within easy reach. Outdoor recreation, a walkable community atmosphere, and year-round sunshine make Largo a compelling base for physicians seeking both professional engagement and quality of life.