A full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner opportunity is available in the Emergency Department at Mease Dunedin Hospital, a 120-bed community facility within BayCare — the Tampa Bay region's largest academic health system. The ED sees 20,000 patient visits annually and recently completed a $19-million, multi-phase expansion that added a new Critical Care Unit, four-suite surgical center, endoscopy suite, and upgraded perioperative areas. This is a stable, long-tenured APP team in a walkable Gulf Coast community with year-round outdoor access.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employment with a minimum commitment of 10 shifts per month
- 24-hour APP coverage model with defined shift windows — no unpredictable scheduling
- Access to BayCare network resources, integrated EHR, and coordinated subspecialty support
- Practice environment defined by strong provider retention and close-knit team culture
Practice Highlights
- 20,000 annual ED patient visits — approximately 1.4–1.8 patients per hour
- 20-bed Emergency Department with 6 dedicated Fast Track beds
- Cerner EMR throughout the facility and across the BayCare network
- 24-hour APP coverage; shift windows are 10a–1p and 12p–12a
- Minimum of 10 shifts per month
- 120-bed acute care hospital established in 1937, part of BayCare — the region's largest academic health system serving Tampa Bay and West Central Florida
- $19-million, multi-phase facility expansion renovating 33,000 sq ft and adding 4,000 sq ft of new construction
- Newly constructed Critical Care Unit designed for high-acuity treatment
- State-of-the-art surgical center with four operating suites
- Dedicated endoscopy suite, redesigned pre-operative holding area, and enhanced post-anesthesia care unit
- Integrated electronic health records and coordinated care teams across the BayCare network
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Florida, or eligibility to obtain
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience required — new graduates will not be considered
- Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including Fast Track and higher-acuity presentations
- Proficiency with or ability to quickly adopt Cerner EMR
About the Community
Dunedin sits on the Gulf of Mexico just north of Clearwater, consistently recognized as one of the most walkable downtowns in the Tampa Bay region. The community offers a wide range of housing options, active parks, and year-round recreation for all ages — anchored by Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands, repeatedly cited among Florida's top-ranked beaches. The broader Tampa Bay metro provides access to major airports, professional sports, and a full range of urban amenities, while Dunedin itself maintains a distinctly relaxed, small-town character.