
Internal Medicine Job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Internal Medicine GME Chief Resident PGY4
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Internal Medicine
Location:Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Internal Medicine
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, in conjunction with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF COM), is seeking a PGY-4 Chief Resident for our Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Qualified Candidates:
- Successful completion/graduation at an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program and is in good academic standing by June 30, 2027.
- The candidate must not currently be engaged in a Match agreement with another program through the 2027 Match cycle.
- Active BLS and ACLS certification is required.
- Have the ability to obtain Florida medical licensure
Responsibilities
Clinical
- Supervise residents and students in the primary care outpatient or inpatient internal medicine clinic
- Supervise residents and students on the inpatient ward service (once a month, if needed)
- Teach residents in formal didactic settings, including morning report, simulation lab, and board review lecture series
- Participate in recruitment, program improvement, schedules, coaching/mentoring, administrative meetings, and resident promotion
Incentives/Benefits Package:
In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
- Paid malpractice
- Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
- Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement
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.
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About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, with 309 licensed beds and a medical staff of over 200 physicians, representing more than 30 specialties, is the only full service acute care hospital in our Tri-County area.
FWDH: 309 bed HCA level 2 trauma facility (expansion underway adding an additional 30 beds next year)
Medical ICU- 33 beds (plus an additional 8 CVICU beds)
Stealth navigation system with O arm and Mazor spine robot
Certified primary stroke center working towards comprehensive stroke certification
Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students from Auburn’s VCOM (D.O.) School
Will have IM residency program in 2024
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.
Community Information - Fort Walton Beach, FL
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