Known for Healthcare Excellence
Indian River County's healthcare sector presents exceptional opportunities for providers and businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations in a thriving medical community. The expanding population, well-trained professionals, and regional transportation network present significant opportunities for growth.
A lower-than-average cost of living reduces labor costs even with the county's highly educated workforce. The region’s tropical climate and coastal lifestyle help organizations attract and retain top talent.
in Indian River
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Wages in Indian River County
| Sebastian-Vero Beach MSA |
US | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly mean wage, all occupations | $26.92 | $32.66 |
| Healthcare practitioners and technical | $44.78 | $50.59 |
| Healthcare support | $19.00 |
$19.06 |
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
A Healthy Talent Pipeline
Public and specialty healthcare facilities support residents’ well-being, and colleges and community partnerships help those facilities remain staffed with qualified employees. A recent collaboration brings together the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), the Indian River County Hospital District, and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital to educate medical students and other medical professionals. Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital already serves as a teaching hospital, with additional training and research opportunities.
Local educational institutions also train the healthcare workforce in a number of areas, including research, administration, and adjacent fields that serve healthcare institutions and providers.
The college offers certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees, and other programs, including some that start in high school. Their offerings include:
- Emergency medical services
- Health navigator specialist
- Health science
- Health services management
- Healthcare informatics specialist
- Healthcare management
- Medical assisting
- Medical billing
- Medical laboratory technology
- Nursing
- Pharmacy technician
- Phlebotomy
- Physical therapist assistant
- Psychology
- Respiratory care
- Surgical services technology
The college offers career certifications that help residents quickly join the workforce as part of the healthcare industry. Their programs include:
- Medical Assisting
- Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Practical Nursing
Local Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is a 332-bed, not-for-profit hospital offering comprehensive medical services to the Treasure Coast community. Its specialized centers include the Welsh Heart Center, Scully-Welsh Cancer Center, and the Rosner Family Health & Wellness Center.
Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is a 178-bed facility that offers a full range of care, including emergency care, surgical services, and orthopedics. The hospital is also certified as a Primary Stroke Center.
Current Healthcare Providers
| Company | Industry | Employees |
|---|---|---|
|
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital |
Healthcare |
2,600 |
|
Orlando Health Sebastian |
Healthcare |
700-800 |
|
Visiting Nurse Assoc. |
Healthcare |
400-500 |
|
Medical Data Systems |
Collections | 300-399 |
|
HealthSouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation |
Healthcare Rehabilitation |
100-199 |
|
Treasure Coast Community Health |
Healthcare |
100-199 |
|
Florida Eye Institute |
Ophthalmology |
50-99 |
|
New Vision Eye Center |
Ophthalmology |
50-99 |
|
Primary Care of the Treasure Coast, Inc. |
Medical Services |
50-99 |
|
Treasure Coast Dermatology |
Dermatology |
25-50 |
|
Center for Advanced Eye Care |
Ophthalmology |
1-24 |
|
Diabetes & Endocrine Assoc. |
Laboratory Services |
1-24 |
|
Rosato Plastic Surgery Center |
Plastic Surgery |
1-24 |
|
Lane Labs |
Healthcare Supplements Distribution |
1-24 |
|
Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery |
Plastic Surgery |
1-24 |
|
Pro Spine Center |
Neck/Spine Specialty Healthcare |
1-24 |
|
Vero Orthopedics & Neurology |
Orthopedics & Neurology |
1-24 |