Orthopaedic Trauma Physician Assistant

Description

Specialization:
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is seeking an orthopaedic physician assistant to join our busy, well‑established practice in Fort Pierce, FL, supporting a high‑volume team in a vibrant and growing medical community.

Qualified Candidates:

• Current physician assistant certification required
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proven experience across all orthopaedic settings, including OR first assist, clinic, inpatient care, and ER consults
• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, with flexibility as clinical needs vary

• In addition to strong potential for flexibility and long‑term career growth, full‑time colleagues enjoy a competitive salary with incentive opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid malpractice coverage.
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About Hospital:

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 497‑bed, full‑service acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The hospital specializes in Level II trauma services and provides 24/7 emergency care, including a dedicated pediatric emergency department. Its services include maternity care, Level III neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, minimally invasive surgery, and open‑heart surgery.

HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital also operates a freestanding ER in Vero Beach and a Breast Center in Tradition.

About Fort Pierce:

Fort Pierce is located in Florida’s Treasure Coast, an area of lush tropical old Florida charm located on Florida’s East Coast, 120 miles north of Miami and 120 miles south of Orlando, close to the Florida Turnpike and I-95. It includes Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties with the major cities/towns being Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and Vero Beach.

All have charming downtown areas, beautiful beaches, marinas, golf, tennis, deep sea fishing, and numerous additional outdoor activities. With its broad range of cultural and sports experiences for the whole family, there are adventures for every taste. The Treasure Coast has many great communities to reside in and offers a low cost of living and great schools making this a great place to have excellent work-life balance and quality of life.