<p>Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join a dedicated Nocturnist team at a 332-bed, not-for-profit academic-affiliated medical center on Florida's Treasure Coast. The department handles 60,000 annual patient visits across a 42-bed ED — with a planned expansion adding beds in 2025 — and is supported by daily APP coverage and a recognized Certified Stroke Center and Heart Center. Full-time physicians work only 10 twelve-hour night shifts per month, and the position carries a $40,000 bonus for full-time commitment. Florida's zero state income tax and a night differential further strengthen an already competitive compensation package.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$40,000 bonus available for full-time physicians</li> <li>Generous compensation package with night differential pay</li> <li>No Florida state income tax</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>CME stipend included in benefits package</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution</li> <li>J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available; 2026 EM residency graduates welcomed</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>60,000 annual patient visits across a high-acuity community ED</li> <li>42-bed emergency department with planned 2025 renovation to expand bed capacity</li> <li>Dedicated Nocturnist team structure — nights covered by a purpose-built group</li> <li>12-hour shifts; full-time defined as 10 shifts per month</li> <li>Daily advanced practice provider (APP) coverage supporting physician workflow</li> <li>Epic EMR</li> <li>Certified Stroke Center and Certified Heart Center on campus</li> <li>332-bed not-for-profit hospital affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic system — a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center integrating clinical care, research, and education</li> <li>Duke-affiliated Welsh Heart Center; comprehensive cancer program; nationally recognized vascular surgery and orthopedic services</li> <li>State-of-the-art wound healing center; maternity wing delivering more than 1,200 births annually</li> <li>All private patient rooms with Chef's Choice room service and complimentary Wi-Fi</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through ABEM or AOBEM required</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency; 2026 graduates actively considered</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>J1 and H1B visa candidates welcome</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic Coast at the heart of the Treasure Coast — roughly 105 miles south of Orlando, 135 miles north of Miami, and 190 miles south of Jacksonville, with access via Vero Beach Municipal Airport and Melbourne International Airport. The area is known for its peaceful beaches, golf, water sports, fishing, art galleries, museums, and a walkable downtown with dining across every price point. Excellent school systems, a lower cost of living relative to South Florida metros, and a relaxed coastal pace make Vero Beach a compelling long-term home for physicians who want proximity to major cities without sacrificing quality of life.</p>