<p>HCA Florida Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL is recruiting an Emergency Medicine clinician for locum/Envoy coverage in a well-staffed, mid-volume community ED seeing approximately 31,000 visits annually. The facility is a 288-bed acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and advanced radiology services — a strong platform for clinicians who want genuine clinical variety without the chaos of a high-acuity trauma center. Travel, lodging, and malpractice are fully covered, making this a turnkey engagement for out-of-state physicians.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure for locum/Envoy coverage</li> <li>Travel and lodging expenses fully covered</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance provided — no out-of-pocket cost to the clinician</li> <li>APPs on schedule alongside physicians, supporting workload distribution</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Annual ED volume of approximately 31,000 visits — a manageable, community-level pace</li> <li>Patient throughput of 1.95 patients per hour</li> <li>Shifts vary — flexible scheduling structure suited to locum coverage</li> <li>APP coverage on schedule alongside physicians for team-based care</li> <li>EMR platform: Meditech</li> <li>288-bed acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department</li> <li>Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center with advanced stroke protocols</li> <li>Advanced radiology department on-site supporting rapid diagnostic workup</li> <li>Full-service hospital offering general surgery, structural heart care, and family medicine services</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Residency training in Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine required; board certification preferred but not mandatory</li> <li>Family Medicine-trained or Family Medicine-boarded candidates must have a minimum of three years of Emergency Medicine clinical experience</li> <li>Active ACLS and PALS certifications required for all providers</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>St. Petersburg sits on Florida's Gulf Coast within the Tampa Bay metro area — a region that consistently ranks among the most livable in the Southeast. Known as "Sunshine City" for its exceptional year-round weather, the area offers world-class beaches, boating, fishing, and golf alongside a vibrant cultural scene anchored by the Dalí Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, and Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra. Waterfront parks, a thriving restaurant scene, and proximity to Tampa's international airport make St. Petersburg an easy sell for clinicians considering a relocation or a recurring locum assignment in a genuinely desirable destination.</p>