Emergency Medicine - Medical Director

Description Specialization:Emergency MedicineJob Summary:HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking a full-time Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead our practice in Okeechobee, Florida.ED FEATURES 29,000 ER visits per year11-bed ED, including 3 fast-track20% admission rate24 hours of physician coverage24 hours of APP coverageActive partnership with sister facility in close proximity for Trauma, OB, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery and Pediatric support/transfers QUALIFIED CANDIDATES Must be Board Certified EM or Board Certified FM or IM with EM experienceAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)At least 24 months of current Emergency Room experience FACILITY INFORMATIONHCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility providing the community of Okeechobee and the surrounding areas a full range of medical, surgical and emergency services. It is an integral part of the community and the sole hospital provider in Okeechobee County. It is a unique, small community hospital with state-of-the-art practices, in a down-to-earth community. It was recognized as a Top Performer by the Joint Commission on Key Quality Measures and was named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety for six years in a row through Healthgrades. Raulerson Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and has earned Healthgrades 5 Star Treatment Awards in several categories including patient safety. KEY SERVICES 24-hr Emergency Medicine (adult and child-friendly)Cardiopulmonary ServicesCritical Care ServicesGastroenterologyIntensive Care UnitLaboratoryNeurologyOccupational Health ServicesOrthopedicsOutpatient ServicesPhysical, Occupational and Speech Therapy (adult and pediatric)Radiology and Diagnostic ImagingSurgical Services (including minimally-invasive robotic-assisted surgery)Women’s ServicesWound Care COMMUNITY INFORMATIONOkeechobee provides an escape from overcrowded coastal cities yet is within a short drive to major Florida attractions and beaches. It is just 35 miles west of the City of Port Saint Lucie, 60 miles Northwest of West Palm Beach, 90 miles south of the greater Orlando Metro area and 75 miles northeast of I-75 in Fort Myers. Its spot in the Big Lake area of Central Florida affords world-class sports fishing, mountain biking, hiking, touring wetlands on airboats and more, including its rodeos, and the annual Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival. Okeechobee is an affordable place to live, a fun place to relax, and a great place to thrive. You'll fall in love with this quaint and charming city, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. Additional Information: - Specialty: Emergency Medicine - Location: Okeechobee, Florida 34972 - Contact: About the Company: Located on the banks of beautiful Lake Okeechobee, Raulerson Hospital is a 101-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical services for both inpatient and outpatient procedures, offering many specialty services.