This is a locum tenens Emergency Medicine opportunity at HCA Florida Stuart FSED, a freestanding emergency department located in Stuart, Florida — a coastal Atlantic city known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and relaxed quality of life. The position offers flexible day and night shift coverage in a manageable, community-scale ED with a steady patient flow, making it an excellent fit for an EM physician seeking a well-supported locum engagement in a desirable Florida destination.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure for locum/Envoy coverage
- Travel expenses covered
- Lodging provided
- Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covered
- Day and night shifts available — flexible block scheduling to accommodate out-of-state physicians
Practice Highlights
- Freestanding emergency department (FSED) — HCA Florida Stuart FSED
- 12-bed ED footprint with a focused, community-level acuity profile
- Patient volume of 1–2 patients per hour — a manageable, steady pace well-suited to thorough, quality-driven care
- Fast Track capacity available within the department
- Both day and night shifts available, supporting flexible scheduling arrangements
- Part of the HCA Healthcare network, providing access to system-level resources, protocols, and subspecialty support
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility required in Emergency Medicine through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain one
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community freestanding-ED acuity
About the Community
Stuart sits on Florida's Atlantic Coast in St. Lucie County, offering a distinctive blend of coastal charm, natural preservation, and small-city character. The area is home to Seabranch Preserve State Park — with extensive trails and a butterfly garden — as well as St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, a protected sea turtle nesting area, and the historic House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar. Physicians relocating to or covering in Stuart enjoy warm weather year-round, easy access to beaches and waterways, and a cost of living well below Florida's larger metro markets.