Chief of Emergency Medicine

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership stipend

Commencement bonus

Medical malpractice with tail

Wellness benefits

401(k)

Job summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital in Okeechobee, Florida, is seeking a full-time Chief of Emergency Medicine to lead our emergency department. The role focuses on clinical leadership, program development, and maintaining top patient care standards.

The department handles ~30,000 visits per year with 14 beds, 24/7 physician and APP coverage, and ongoing multi-million-dollar expansion to add bays and trauma space. Competitive compensation and leadership incentives accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Consider Board-Certified Family Medicine (ABFM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM) with 24 months current EM experience.

Skills

Board Certified/Board Eligible in EM (

ATLS

ACLS

PALS

EM leadership experience (Chief/lead)

Board-Certified Family Medicine with 2

Board-Certified Internal Medicine with

Job description

Specialization

Emergency Medicine

Job Summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking a full-time Chief of Emergency Medicine to lead our practice in Okeechobee, Florida.

Qualified Candidates

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
• Will consider Board-Certified Family Medicine (ABFM) or Board-Certified Internal Medicine (ABIM) with a minimum of 24 months of current Emergency Medicine experience
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLAS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Incentives/Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Leadership stipend
• Commencement Bonus
• Medical Malpractice with tail
• W2 Employment with wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision; 401(k)

Emergency Department

• 30,000 Emergency Medicine visits per year
• 14-bed Emergency Department, including 3 fast-track including 2 dedicated trauma rooms
• Multi-million-dollar expansion starting in early spring 2026 adding 11 additional bays, 2 behavioral health safe rooms, dedicated physician workspace
• 20% admission rate
• 24 hours of physician coverage
• 24 hours of APP coverage
• Active partnership with sister facility for Trauma, OB, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery and Pediatric support/transfers
• 24/7 access to HCA Florida Healthcare Patient Transfer Centers

Facility Information

• 100-bed acute care hospital
• Full range of medical, surgical and emergency services.
• recognized as a Top Performer by the Joint Commission on Key Quality Measures
• named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety for six years in a row through Healthgrades
• Primary Stroke Center
• Awards and Recognitions (https://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/raulerson-hospital/about-us/awards-and-recognition)

Key Services

• 24-hr Emergency Medicine (adults and children)
• Pulmonary care
• Gastroenterology
• ICU
• Diagnostics and laboratory
• Neurological care
• Occupational medicine
• Orthopedic care
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation (adult and pediatric)
• Imaging services
• Robotic surgery
• Women’s services
• Wound care

Community Information

• Diverse, growing rural community
• Low cost of living, affordable housing
• No state income tax
• Short drive to major Florida attractions, beaches, and neighboring cities like Port Saint Lucie, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Fort Myers
• Quaint Main Street District, bountiful natural beauty, friendly rural charm
• Leisure and entertainment activities like world-class sports fishing in Lake Okeechobee, outdoor trails for hiking and biking, big and small game hunting, Cattlemen’s Rodeo, and the annual Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival