Emergency Medicine Physician (Okeechobee)

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to become part of our practice in Okeechobee, Florida.

ED FEATURES:

• 29,000 ER visits per year
• 11-bed ED, including 3 fast-track
• 20% admission rate
• 24 hours of physician coverage
• 24 hours of APP coverage
• Active partnership with sister facility in close proximity for Trauma, OB, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery and Pediatric support/transfers

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:

• Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible EM or Board Certified FM or IM with EM experience
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• At least 24 months of current Emergency Room experience

FACILITY INFORMATION

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is a 100-bed acute care facility providing the community of Okeechobee and the surrounding areas a full range of medical, surgical and emergency services. It is an integral part of the community and the sole hospital provider in Okeechobee County. A unique, small community hospital with state-of-the-art practices, in a down-to-earth community. It was recognized as a Top Performer by the Joint Commission on Key Quality Measures, and was named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety for six years in a row through Healthgrades. Raulerson Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and has earned Healthgrades 5 Star Treatment Awards in several categories including patient safety.

KEY SERVICES:

• 24-hr Emergency Medicine (adult and child-friendly)
• Cardiopulmonary Services
• Critical Care Services
• Gastroenterology
• Intensive Care Unit
• Laboratory
• Neurology
• Occupational Health Services
• Orthopedics
• Outpatient Services
• Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy (adult and pediatric)
• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
• Surgical Services (including minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery)
• Womens Services
• Wound Care

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Okeechobee provides an escape from the hustle and bustle yet within a short drive to major Florida attractions and beaches. It is just 35 miles west of the City of Port Saint Lucie, 60 miles Northwest of West Palm Beach, 90 miles south of the greater Orlando Metro area and 75 miles northeast of I-75 in Fort Myers. Our spot in the Big Lake area of Central Florida affords world-class sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. Okeechobee is an affordable place to live, a fun place to relax and a great place to thrive. Whether it's landing a trophy fish or just the relaxing view of a variety of Florida's wildlife in their natural habitat, you'll fall in love with this quaint and charming city.