<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure for locum/Envoy coverage</li> <li>Travel expenses covered</li> <li>Lodging provided</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance covered</li> <li>Day and night shifts available — flexible block scheduling to accommodate out-of-state physicians</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Freestanding emergency department (FSED) — HCA Florida Stuart FSED</li> <li>12-bed ED footprint with a focused, community-level acuity profile</li> <li>Patient volume of 1–2 patients per hour — a manageable, steady pace well-suited to thorough, quality-driven care</li> <li>Fast Track capacity available within the department</li> <li>Both day and night shifts available, supporting flexible scheduling arrangements</li> <li>Part of the HCA Healthcare network, providing access to system-level resources, protocols, and subspecialty support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>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)</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain one</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community freestanding-ED acuity</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>