Emergency Medicine Job In Okeechobee, Florida
Emergency Medicine Physician
Company:
HCA
Profession/Specialty:
Emergency Medicine
Location:
Okeechobee, Florida 34972
Type of Facility:
Hospital
Job Description
Raulerson Hospital is an integral part of the community and the sole hospital provider in Okeechobee County. It has been said that Raulerson Hospital offers what large hospitals can, but in a smaller setting.
ED Features:
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. This Emergency Room is comprised of 11 beds including 3 in fast-track and sees an annual patient volume of 29,000. Raulerson Hospital has an approximate admission rate of 20% and has an active partnership with its sister facility with a close proximity for Trauma, OB, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery and Pediatric support/transfers. It also provides 24 hours of physician coverage as well as 24 hours of Advanced Practice Professional coverage.
Raulerson Hospital was recognized as a ‘Top Performer’ by the Joint Commission on Key Quality Measures for five years in a row! 1 of only 117 hospitals, nationwide, to achieve this recognition and are proud to earn the distinction of being recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance.
Raulerson Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and has earned the 2019 Healthgrades 5 Star Treatment Awards for the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, Hip Fracture and Heart Attack. In addition to these awards, has also received Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award. The Critical Care Unit, or ICU, was recognized in 2019 as an Honoree in HCA Healthcare's Unit of Distinction Awards for being among the top 10 percent of all HCA Healthcare Critical Care Nursing Units in its achievement of measurable, exemplary performance in the areas of advocacy, leadership, and consistency in nursing practice and operations.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
If you are looking for a quaint, progressive community, you'll feel right at home here in Okeechobee! Okeechobee provides an escape from the hustle and bustle with convenience to Florida attractions and beaches within a short drive. Okeechobee 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. So whether it's landing a trophy fish or just the relaxing view of a variety of Florida's wildlife in their natural habitat waking up to a cool sunrise breeze, you'll fall in love with this quaint and charming city of Okeechobee.
Okeechobee is a place that almost immediately feels like home. A unique, small community hospital with state of the art practices, in a down to earth community. Our spot in the Big Lake area of Central Florida affords world-class sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. Just a hop, skip and jump from many of Florida's cities and attractions, Okeechobee is an affordable place to live, a fun place to relax and a great place to thrive.
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Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians to become part of our prestigious practice located in Okeechobee, Florida.Raulerson Hospital is an integral part of the community and the sole hospital provider in Okeechobee County. It has been said that Raulerson Hospital offers what large hospitals can, but in a smaller setting.
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 with a close proximity for Trauma
- Very generous compensation!
- Tax advantage of independent contractor status
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. This Emergency Room is comprised of 11 beds including 3 in fast-track and sees an annual patient volume of 29,000. Raulerson Hospital has an approximate admission rate of 20% and has an active partnership with its sister facility with a close proximity for Trauma, OB, Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery and Pediatric support/transfers. It also provides 24 hours of physician coverage as well as 24 hours of Advanced Practice Professional coverage.
Raulerson Hospital was recognized as a ‘Top Performer’ by the Joint Commission on Key Quality Measures for five years in a row! 1 of only 117 hospitals, nationwide, to achieve this recognition and are proud to earn the distinction of being recognized as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance.
Raulerson Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and has earned the 2019 Healthgrades 5 Star Treatment Awards for the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, Hip Fracture and Heart Attack. In addition to these awards, has also received Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award. The Critical Care Unit, or ICU, was recognized in 2019 as an Honoree in HCA Healthcare's Unit of Distinction Awards for being among the top 10 percent of all HCA Healthcare Critical Care Nursing Units in its achievement of measurable, exemplary performance in the areas of advocacy, leadership, and consistency in nursing practice and operations.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
If you are looking for a quaint, progressive community, you'll feel right at home here in Okeechobee! Okeechobee provides an escape from the hustle and bustle with convenience to Florida attractions and beaches within a short drive. Okeechobee 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. So whether it's landing a trophy fish or just the relaxing view of a variety of Florida's wildlife in their natural habitat waking up to a cool sunrise breeze, you'll fall in love with this quaint and charming city of Okeechobee.
Okeechobee is a place that almost immediately feels like home. A unique, small community hospital with state of the art practices, in a down to earth community. Our spot in the Big Lake area of Central Florida affords world-class sports fishing, natural beauty, easygoing lifestyle and friendly people. Just a hop, skip and jump from many of Florida's cities and attractions, Okeechobee is an affordable place to live, a fun place to relax and a great place to thrive.
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Lake Okeechobee is the state's largest lake, famous for bass fishing. Surrounded by fish camps and resorts, "The Lake" hosts a number of fishing tournaments that bring sports fishermen from all over the world.
Okeechobee is located in Okeechobee County northwest of West Palm Beach between Fort Pierce and Lake Placid along Highway 70 near Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River.
About HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital
Located on the banks of beautiful Lake Okeechobee, Raulerson Hospital is a 101-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of medical and surgical services for both inpatient and outpatient procedures, offering many specialty services.
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