<p>A Level II Trauma Center on Florida's Treasure Coast is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician for locum hospital coverage in Fort Pierce, FL. The 42-bed emergency department — including a dedicated fast track — logs 70,000 annual patient visits at high acuity, supported by 48 hours of daily physician coverage and 36 hours of APP coverage. The facility is a 380-bed acute-care medical center and the region's sole provider of a Level III NICU, Pediatric ICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center, offering a genuinely complex case mix for locum physicians who want substantive clinical work in a desirable coastal setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Locum / independent contractor engagement with flexible block scheduling</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance standard for locum coverage in this market</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax, no inheritance tax, and no estate tax — a meaningful financial advantage for locum physicians</li> <li>Homestead exemption available for primary-residence purchases in Florida</li> <li>Scheduling structure supports out-of-state physicians seeking block coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>42-bed emergency department with integrated fast-track area</li> <li>70,000 annual patient visits at high acuity — full-spectrum community and regional trauma volume</li> <li>Designated Level II Trauma Center with dedicated trauma resources</li> <li>48 hours of daily physician coverage and 36 hours of daily APP coverage — well-staffed department</li> <li>380-bed acute-care hospital with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services</li> <li>Dedicated pediatric emergency department on campus</li> <li>Region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center designation</li> <li>Full service lines including labor/delivery and birthing, pediatrics, orthopedics, oncology, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic services</li> <li>Regional referral catchment across the Treasure Coast</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Current Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification required</li> <li>Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required</li> <li>Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity, high-volume community ED practice including trauma stabilization and pediatric emergencies</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Pierce sits along Florida's Treasure Coast, offering miles of unspoiled Atlantic beaches, the Indian River Lagoon for boating and kayaking, and a walkable historic downtown filled with art galleries, local restaurants, and early-20th-century architecture. The city's outdoor recreation — from birdwatching in coastal nature preserves to world-class fishing and water sports — pairs with a relaxed, year-round warm climate that makes it a compelling destination for physicians relocating from higher-cost, higher-tax states. Florida's zero state income tax and low cost of living relative to South Florida metros add meaningful financial upside to an already attractive lifestyle.</p>