<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time employment with a minimum commitment of 10 shifts per month</li> <li>24-hour APP coverage model with defined shift windows — no unpredictable scheduling</li> <li>Access to BayCare network resources, integrated EHR, and coordinated subspecialty support</li> <li>Practice environment defined by strong provider retention and close-knit team culture</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>20,000 annual ED patient visits — approximately 1.4–1.8 patients per hour</li> <li>20-bed Emergency Department with 6 dedicated Fast Track beds</li> <li>Cerner EMR throughout the facility and across the BayCare network</li> <li>24-hour APP coverage; shift windows are 10a–1p and 12p–12a</li> <li>Minimum of 10 shifts per month</li> <li>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</li> <li>$19-million, multi-phase facility expansion renovating 33,000 sq ft and adding 4,000 sq ft of new construction</li> <li>Newly constructed Critical Care Unit designed for high-acuity treatment</li> <li>State-of-the-art surgical center with four operating suites</li> <li>Dedicated endoscopy suite, redesigned pre-operative holding area, and enhanced post-anesthesia care unit</li> <li>Integrated electronic health records and coordinated care teams across the BayCare network</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner in the state of Florida, or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Minimum of one year of clinical experience required — new graduates will not be considered</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity, including Fast Track and higher-acuity presentations</li> <li>Proficiency with or ability to quickly adopt Cerner EMR</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>