Emergency Medicine Job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Emergency Medicine Program Director
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Location:Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, in conjunction with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF COM), is seeking an Emergency Medicine Program Director to establish our Emergency Medicine Residency Program.The Program Director is responsible for the leadership, organization, operation and the general administration of the program. They lead strategic direction of the program and are responsible for the standards, quality and reputation of the Emergency Medicine residency program.
The Program Director will integrate the Emergency Medicine residency program with physician practices and hospital clinical services in a manner that enhances value and quality, and promotes an optimal environment for graduate medical education.
Qualified Candidates:
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
- Minimum of three years’ experience as physician core faculty or associate program director in an ACGME accredited Emergency Medicine residency program
- The Program Director must possess the required specialty expertise, as well as documented educational and administrative abilities, to carry out the responsibilities of the role and to achieve the goals and objectives of the program
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role (APD, core faculty, residency committee chair, or site director) in the most recent three years
- Must participate in ongoing scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications
- Schedule: 50% clinical (some night and weekend coverage) and 50% GME focused
Incentives/Benefits:
- W2 employee model
- Comprehensive benefit package
Facility Information:
- 309 bed Level II Trauma center
- 44 bed ED with fast track
- 8 hours pediatric ER coverage daily
- Critical care sub-specialty support
- 55,000 annual patient visits
- Affiliated Freestanding EDs: Destin ER & Navarre ER
- Medical ICU- 33 beds (plus an additional 8 CVICU beds)
- Stealth navigation system with O arm and Mazor spine robot
- Certified primary stroke center
- Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students from Auburn’s VCOM (D.O.) School
- Internal medicine residency program began 2024
- Transitional residency program to start 2026
- Named among the top 10% in the nation by Healthgrades for cardiac surgery, joint replacement, and patient safety
- Listed as 4th highest in the nation for infection prevention by Consumer Reports
- Area’s only accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center and cardiac program offering open heart surgery, Watchman, and TAVR
- Reputable and stable - HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare and is comprised of more than 180 hospitals and 1,800 sites of care in 21 states and the U.K.
The Greater Fort Walton Beach area is known for being a family friendly, southern town and is located between Pensacola and Panama City, along Florida’s panhandle known as the Emerald Coast. The Emerald Coast has some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the world. The popular family vacation destination of Destin is only a few miles away and offers world-class fishing, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and of course, more white sand 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. In addition, the area offers a variety of fine arts including the symphony and ballet, and recreational activities to include boating, fishing and watersports.
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About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is an over 331-bed full-service hospital making a positive impact on our community for over 45 years. We are recognized as a Top General Hospital for excellence in quality care and patient safety. We are the only full-service acute care hospital in Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties, and we offer the area's only Comprehensive Cardiovascular Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Joint Commission Accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Certified Cancer Center, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, and Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Center. Our expanded emergency services include a dedicated Pediatric ER, 24/7 Destin ER, and a full-service 24/7 Fort Walton Beach ER that includes the only Level II Trauma Center in the Tri-County area. In addition to having the area's only comprehensive cardiovascular program, our Heart Center offers the latest and most advanced diagnostic and treatment options. We're located on the Emerald Coast in the beautiful beachside town of Fort Walton Beach, FL which offers white sand beaches, our city park with centuries-old oak trees, our culture and history, and the locally owned restaurants and shops along the shores of Okaloosa Island. Our team is committed to working together centered on our values of honesty, integrity, respect and dignity. We believe excellent people make excellence happen. Nestled along Florida's stunning Emerald Coast, Fort Walton Beach offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern convenience. Physicians here enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to sugar-white beaches, crystal-clear waters, and year-round outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and golfing. The community is family-friendly, with excellent schools, a vibrant local culture, and easy access to Destin and Pensacola. Whether you're seeking a peaceful beachside retreat or an active coastal lifestyle, Fort Walton Beach provides an ideal setting to live, work, and thrive.
