Emergency Medicine Physician

About the Role

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking full-time board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians 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 (adult and pediatric) with physicians seeing approximately 2.1 patients per hour. The hospital features a 36-bed ED, a 10-chair Fast Track, and 12 pediatric ED beds with 24-hour coverage. Physician coverage includes 55 hours for adults and 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 cover and rotate through the main ED and four associated FSEDs: Town and Country FSED, Doral FSED, Cutler Bay FSED, and South Dade FSED.

EMR systems in use include Meditech, Pdoc, and Dragon dictation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients in the ED and FSEDs.
• Rotate through the main ED and associated FSEDs as required.
• Participate in the training and supervision of Emergency Medicine residents and fellows.

Requirements

• Completion of an Emergency Medicine Residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (certification required within 5 years).
• Active ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications.

Benefits

• Employee status contract (W2).
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Malpractice insurance provided.

About the Facility

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is a 447-bed, full-service acute care facility with a Level I Trauma Center designation and the area’s only Adult and Pediatric Burn Center. The hospital provides 24-hour comprehensive medical, trauma, surgical, behavioral health, and diagnostic services to residents of Miami-Dade County.

Kendall Hospital has received numerous prestigious awards, including:

• Thomson Reuters 50 Top Hospitals.
• Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital (Top 5%) for Clinical Excellence.
• Accredited Thrombectomy Capable Center by The Joint Commission.
• American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite Achievement Award.
• Recognized by The Joint Commission as a "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 enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, snorkeling, boating, and exploring art-deco museums, shops, and boutiques. The area is home to 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 access to professional sports teams like the 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 adds to the appeal of living in Miami.