Chief of Emergency Medicine

About the Role

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking a Chief of Emergency Medicine Physician to join the dynamic team in the Emergency Department (ED) and surrounding Freestanding 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 along with 12 hours of Advanced Practice Provider coverage. The facility also includes four associated FSEDs (Town and Country, Doral, Cutler Bay, and South Dade), where physicians will rotate through all locations.

The hospital supports an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program and offers EM Fellowship Programs in Ultrasound, Administration, and Operations. The EMR systems in use are Meditech, Pdoc, and Dragon Dictation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Emergency Medicine department and associated FSEDs.
• Provide physician coverage and rotation across all locations.
• Support and participate in the ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program and EM Fellowship Programs.

Requirements

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency.
• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine within the last 5 years.
• Ideally, at least 5 years of experience as a Chief or Director in Emergency Medicine.
• Active ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.

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 Facility

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a 447-bed, full-service hospital providing 24-hour comprehensive medical, trauma, surgical, behavioral health, and diagnostic services to Miami-Dade County. 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 prestigious awards, 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, 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 activities include 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 both city and suburban living options, with family-friendly communities offering swimming pools, shopping malls, restaurants, and sporting events (e.g., Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and Miami Marlins).

Kendall 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 and endless sunshine make Miami a premier location for living.