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 Florida Woodmont Hospital is seeking a FT Emergency Medicine Physician to become part of our prestigious practice in Tamarac, FL. Formerly University Hospital, our 271-bed full-service facility has been serving Florida's Broward County community for more than 50 years.
Description:
23 beds, including 6 in fast-track Around 40K Annual ER visits 2.1 pph 40 hours doc coverage Mon-Fri; 36 hours doc coverage Sat/Sun 24 hour of Advanced Practice Providers coverage 28% admission rate Extensive sub-specialty coverage
EMR:
Meditech, Pdoc, and dragon dictation
Qualifications:
Board Certified (ABEM or AOBEM),with ACLS, and PALS OR Board Certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine with at least 5 years of current ER experience,
Benefits:
100% covered malpractice-occurrence based 1099
About Hospital:
For nearly 50 years, HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital (formerly University Hospital and Medical Center), a 271-bed full service acute care facility, has provided comprehensive care to South Florida residents. Located in the heart of Broward County, Woodmont Hospital has been recognized for its breakthroughs in orthopedic care, robotics, and general surgery as well as for its world-class patient-centered care, accreditations and certifications and latest technology offerings. Conveniently located minutes from I-95, the Sawgrass Expressway and the Florida Turnpike, the hospital offers 24-hour comprehensive medical, surgical and diagnostic services. Additionally, the hospital's 24-hour emergency room provides specialized hospital services for adults and children of all ages. Woodmont Hospital holds several Healthgrades™ Five-Star Awards for services such as Total Hip Replacement, Treatment of Stroke, Gallbladder Removal Surgery and Appendectomy Surgery and was recently named among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation recognized for patient safety. The new HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital name better reflects the diversity of our patient population and the communities served. The HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital name reaffirms that our facility's healthcare offerings and service lines are specially curated to meet the needs of our local community. HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital sits within close proximity of the Woodmont Natural Area, one of the largest remaining natural habitats in Broward County. Several nearby residential communities, parks and real estate developments are named after Woodmont, making the hospital's new name highly recognizable and attractive among local residents.
Community:
Tamarac is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale with a population of 71,140. Living in Tamarac offers residents an urban suburban mix and most residents own their homes. The City of Tamarac is strategically located in the center of Broward County, between Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties in South Florida. Tamarac to Miami Beach is a 45-minute drive. The nearest airport to Tamarac is Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) Airport which is 12 miles away. Other nearby airports include Miami (MIA) (29 miles), and West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) (34 miles) away. Parks and Recreation are very important to the city of Tamarac. Including youth, adult and senior recreational activities to keep the residents active. There are several beautiful parks and walking paths for the residents to enjoy, as well as a golf course and sports complexes.
