Assistant Chief-Emergency Medicine

About the Role

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking a full-time Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine Physician to join the dynamic team in the Emergency Department (ED) and surrounding Free-Standing Emergency Departments (FSEDs).

The ED has a volume of 84,000 visits annually (adult and pediatric) with physicians seeing approximately 2.1 patients per hour. The hospital features a 36-bed ED with a 10-chair Fast Track, 12 pediatric ED beds (24-hour coverage), and 55 hours of physician coverage for adults, supplemented by 12 hours of Advanced Practice Provider coverage. The department also supports an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program and fellowship programs in Ultrasound, Administration, and Operations. Physicians will rotate through the main ED and four associated FSEDs: Town and Country, Doral, Cutler Bay, and South Dade.

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems in use include Meditech, Pdoc, and Dragon Dictation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight as Assistant Chief of Emergency Medicine.
• Deliver high-quality emergency medical care to patients across the main ED and associated FSEDs.
• Participate in rotations through all locations, including the Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including residents and fellows in training programs.

Requirements

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency.
• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine within the last 5 years.
• Active ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.
• Ideally, at least 2 years of directorship experience.

Benefits

• Employee status contract (W2).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with matching.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• 100% malpractice coverage with tail.

About the Hospital

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a 447-bed, full-service facility providing 24-hour comprehensive medical, trauma, surgical, behavioral health, and diagnostic services. The hospital holds a Level I Trauma Center designation and is the area’s only Adult and Pediatric Burn Center. Kendall Hospital has received numerous accolades, including:

• Thomson Reuters 50 Top Hospitals.
• Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital (Top 5%) for Clinical Excellence.
• Joint Commission Accreditation as a Thrombectomy Capable Center.
• American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite Achievement Award.
• Joint Commission "Top Performer" on key quality measures.

About the Community

The city of Kendall is located in Southeast Florida, nestled between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its diverse culture and as an international hub, Miami offers a year-round average temperature of 77 degrees, inviting beaches, and vibrant nightlife. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, snorkeling, boating, and exploring art-deco museums, shops, and boutiques.

The area features highly rated public and charter schools, as well as universities such as Florida International University and the University of Miami. Miami provides a mix of city and suburban living, with family-friendly communities offering swimming pools, shopping malls, restaurants, and sporting events (e.g., Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and Miami Marlins). The location is ideal for travel, with easy access to Fort Lauderdale International, West Palm Beach International, and Miami International airports, as well as the Port of Miami, known as the Cruise Capital of the World. Florida’s lack of state income tax further enhances the appeal of living in Miami.