<p>HCA Florida South Shore Hospital in Sun City Center, FL is recruiting Emergency Medicine physicians for locum/temporary coverage of its 12-bed emergency department — with fast-track capability and 22,000 annual visits. Night shift coverage is the immediate priority, and the department runs 24-hour physician staffing supported by 12 hours of daily APP coverage. This is a community-acuity ED with a strong geriatric patient population, Joint Commission recognition, and a well-defined transfer network that keeps the case mix manageable and the workflow efficient.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Locum/temporary engagement — clean file preferred for immediate credentialing</li> <li>Night shift openings available immediately; day-only availability cannot be accommodated</li> <li>Professional liability coverage included with engagement</li> <li>Flexible block scheduling structure typical of locum coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>138-bed community hospital serving Southern Hillsborough County</li> <li>Emergency department: 12 main ED beds plus 4 dedicated fast-track beds</li> <li>Annual ED volume: approximately 22,000 visits</li> <li>24 hours of physician coverage per day; 12 hours of APP coverage per day</li> <li>Admission rate of approximately 30%, predominantly geriatric patients</li> <li>Primary (non-interventional) radiology reads available 24 hours per day on all imaging studies</li> <li>Defined transfer network: Brandon Regional Hospital (sister facility to the north) accepts most transfers; Blake Hospital (sister facility to the south, Peds/OB-GYN) accepts trauma</li> <li>Both sister facilities are HCA-certified stroke centers; South Shore itself is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center</li> <li>Joint Commission recognition for stroke care, total hip and knee replacement, sepsis treatment, and heart failure management</li> <li>Additional hospital service lines include cardiology, colorectal health, general surgery, and orthopedic care</li> <li>Part of the HCA Healthcare network, providing institutional infrastructure and subspecialty referral pathways</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain; clean credentialing file strongly preferred for expedited onboarding</li> <li>Availability for night shift coverage — day-only candidates are not a fit for this engagement</li> <li>Comfort with community-ED acuity including a high proportion of geriatric presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sun City Center occupies a prime corridor between Tampa Bay and the Gulf Coast beaches of the Sarasota area, offering easy access to both a major metropolitan center and some of Florida's most celebrated coastline. The region combines a low cost of living relative to other Florida metros, year-round warm weather, and proximity to Tampa International Airport — a practical advantage for locum physicians traveling in and out. Southern Hillsborough County is a growing community with strong recreational amenities, waterfront dining, and a relaxed pace that contrasts favorably with the intensity of larger urban markets.</p>