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Healthcare United
Fellsmere, Florida

Emergency Medicine Physician Job in Indian River County, Florida | 350K Salary | Flexible Shifts | Full Time Opportunity

Emergency MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$450K

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Healthcare United is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physician for a full time permanent opportunity in Indian River County, Florida. This Emergency Medicine job offers 450K compensation, flexible scheduling, a strong support structure, and the opportunity to join an established hospital based Emergency Department in a highly desirable Florida market.

This Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity is ideal for a physician seeking a busy, well supported clinical environment with a consistent patient volume, modern resources, and a flexible shift model. The incoming physician will join a collaborative Emergency Department with advanced practice support, reliable specialty coverage, and the infrastructure needed to support efficient, high quality patient care.

Physicians will benefit from a stable hospital based setting, a team oriented environment, and scheduling options that support both professional growth and work life balance. This is an excellent opportunity for an Emergency Medicine physician seeking a long term position in one of Florida’s most attractive coastal regions.

Requirements

  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
  • ABEM or AOBEM certification or eligibility required
  • Eligible for Florida medical licensure
  • Strong Emergency Medicine training
  • Comfortable in a busy Emergency Department setting
  • Strong communication skills and a team based approach

Benefits

  • 450K compensation
  • Sign on bonus
  • Night differential
  • Flexible shift options
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • CME support
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • No state income tax
  • Advanced practice support
  • Strong specialty backup

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide high-quality emergency medical care within an established hospital-based Emergency Department. They will work collaboratively with a team of advanced practice providers and specialists to manage consistent patient volumes.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical patient careEmergency department managementMedical diagnosisTreatment planningEmergency procedures

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 88% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$450k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $435k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$450k midpoint, that is roughly $18k–$32k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 7 employers

3
<$350k
15
$350k-440k
5
$440k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 7 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
18% this job
Sign-on bonus
5% this job
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$220-$240/hr
#3

SISTERS OF CHARITY HOSPITAL - EM - STAFF PHYSICIAN

$225-$230/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 979 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Fellsmere

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$280k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,158/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign on bonus
Night differential
Flexible shift options
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
CME support
401(k) with employer contribution
No state income tax
Advanced practice support