An Emergency Medical Director within emergency medical services is a physician who provides guidance, leadership, oversight and continuous quality improvement (CQI) for the practice of local EMTs and paramedics within a predefined area. Typically board-certified in emergency medicine or pediatric emergency medicine. Generally responsible for either the creation of protocols for treatment by prehospital providers or providing leadership to the group of physicians who assist with the provision of medical oversight depending on which model of service delivery and which model of medical control are operating.
HCA FL Aventura Hospital is seeking a FT Chief of Emergency Medicine for the Emergency Department, to join their premier practice in North Miami. They also have an affiliated FSER, with an additional FSER opening, slated for mid-2027. To complement this excellent clinical opportunity, the Department of Emergency Medicine offers the opportunity for a faculty appointment at the Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at the rank/title of assistant professor or higher, depending on qualifications.
Description:
This Level II Trauma Center treats over 60,000 patients annually at the Main Campus 40% admission rate Physician coverage allowing for a comfortable PPH of 2.16 24-hour in-house Trauma, Intensivist, Anesthesia, and Hospitalist coverage EMR is Meditech Pdoc with M-Modal (Expanse to soon be new upgrade) GME Programs in
Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Anesthesia, Surgery, Radiology, Transitional Year and Podiatry Qualifications:
Successful completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited or acceptable equivalent post graduate training program in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM) . FL licensed with DEA and at least 3 years of leadership experience.
About Hospital:
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and Medical Center (AHMC) is a 407-bed, acute care community hospital providing the residents of Miami-Dade and Broward counties with award-winning inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, medical, surgical and cancer services. AHMC has been nationally recognized as a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center and an AHCA Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as being an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care amongst other awards and accolades. The Florida Department of Health has designated HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and Medical Center as a Level II trauma center (one of only three trauma centers in Miami-Dade County). AHMC is a major referral center for complex neurosurgical, orthopedic and cardiac surgical cases, as well as endovascular neurosurgical and vascular cases.
About Community:
Aventura is located north of Miami and is centrally located between the cities of Miami and Fort Lauderdale on the Dade/Broward County line in Southeast Florida. With a colorful arts scene, world-class shopping, water sports, professional sports and a load of family attractions, Miami makes one of the nation's most well-rounded metropolitan destinations. Fort Lauderdale is famous for its beaches, arts, culture and events as well. From shopping on Las Olas Boulevard, to gondola rides on the canals, to a historic riverfront, Fort Lauderdale has something to offer for everyone.
