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.
Perks and Benefits
- Locum/temporary engagement — clean file preferred for immediate credentialing
- Night shift openings available immediately; day-only availability cannot be accommodated
- Professional liability coverage included with engagement
- Flexible block scheduling structure typical of locum coverage
Practice Highlights
- 138-bed community hospital serving Southern Hillsborough County
- Emergency department: 12 main ED beds plus 4 dedicated fast-track beds
- Annual ED volume: approximately 22,000 visits
- 24 hours of physician coverage per day; 12 hours of APP coverage per day
- Admission rate of approximately 30%, predominantly geriatric patients
- Primary (non-interventional) radiology reads available 24 hours per day on all imaging studies
- 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
- Both sister facilities are HCA-certified stroke centers; South Shore itself is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center
- Joint Commission recognition for stroke care, total hip and knee replacement, sepsis treatment, and heart failure management
- Additional hospital service lines include cardiology, colorectal health, general surgery, and orthopedic care
- Part of the HCA Healthcare network, providing institutional infrastructure and subspecialty referral pathways
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain; clean credentialing file strongly preferred for expedited onboarding
- Availability for night shift coverage — day-only candidates are not a fit for this engagement
- Comfort with community-ED acuity including a high proportion of geriatric presentations
About the Community
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.