Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine

Job Summary

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking an Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine to join their dynamic team in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in emergency medicine required

Description

The facility includes:

• A 44-bed emergency department with fast-track services
• 8 hours of pediatric ER coverage daily
• Critical care sub-specialty support
• Annual patient visits of 309,000
• Three affiliated freestanding emergency rooms
• A 309-bed HCA Level 2 trauma facility
• A Medical ICU with 33 beds and additional 8 CVICU beds
• A Stealth navigation system with O-arm and Mazor spine robot
• A Certified Primary Stroke Center
• An internal medicine residency program
• A reputation for excellence, including being named among the top 10% in the nation for cardiac surgery, joint replacement, and patient safety
• A Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and cardiac program offering open heart surgery, Watchman, and TAVR
• A stable environment within HCA Healthcare, which is comprised of more than 180 hospitals and 1,800 sites of care in 21 states and the U.K.

Facility Information

The facility is located in the Greater Fort Walton Beach area, known for being a family-friendly, southern town. It is situated between Pensacola and Panama City, along Florida's panhandle, known as the Emerald Coast. The area is home to some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the world, with Destin being just a few miles away and offering world-class fishing, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and more beaches. The Fort Walton Beach area is an ideal place to raise a family, boasting exceptional public schools consistently ranking among the top school districts in the state. Additionally, the area offers a variety of fine arts, including the symphony and ballet, and recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and watersports.

About the Role

The Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine will play a crucial role in leading the emergency department, ensuring high-quality patient care, and supporting the overall mission of the hospital.

Benefits

Permanent position
Flexible scheduling
Comprehensive benefit package
Back-end support services including recruitment, credentialing, renewals, billing, follow-up clinic support, and more
Comprehensive education and training on leadership, management, and clinical best practices, including a wide variety of CME programs

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD