EM Medical Director - Lakeland Freestanding ED

Service Line: EM

Position Title: Medical Physician

Location: Bartow Regional Medical Center - EM, Lakeland, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Recruiter: Kaitlyn Behme |  | 337.609.8841 | schedule time to speak with Kaitlyn

Position Overview

SCP Health is seeking an Experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to join its new freestanding emergency department in Lakeland, Florida, anticipated to open in late 2026. This state‑of‑the‑art 12,000‑square‑foot facility will feature 12 ED beds, dedicated fast‑track rooms, on‑site diagnostics, and laboratory services, offering high‑quality emergency care for patients of all ages with a strong pediatric focus and direct connectivity to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa.

Physicians will practice within the BayCare integrated system, with seamless access to hospital transfers and affiliation with Bartow Regional Medical Center, supporting continuity of care across the region. This opportunity offers the ability to help launch a new facility in a fast‑growing community while delivering patient‑focused, high‑acuity emergency care in a modern, well‑resourced setting.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Florida License and DEA
• Board Certification: Board Certification: BC or BE, ABEM or ABOEM
• Badges: ATLS, ACLS and PALS

Community Information

Lakeland is a fast‑growing city located in Polk County, Florida, positioned almost exactly between Tampa and Orlando along the I‑4 corridor. With a population of approximately 125,000–130,000 residents, Lakeland continues to attract families and professionals seeking affordability, space, and access to major metro areas without big‑city congestion.

Lakeland offers a central Florida location with convenient access to:

• Tampa (45–60 minutes)
• Orlando (45–60 minutes)
• Gulf Coast and Atlantic beaches (approximately 1–1.5 hours)

Benefits & Compensation

• Job Status: Full-Time
• Sign-On Bonus: $75k for 2 year commitment
• No Non-Compete:
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
• Established, respected, financially stable company
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.

We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

Together, we heal.