Emergency Medicine Job In Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Description
Specialization:
Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Pediatric
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician for an opportunity in Fort Walton Beach, FL.Qualified Candidates:
- BC/Pediatrician w/EM or PEM experience and PALS
Incentives/Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k with company match
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 309-bed hospital located in Fort Walton Beach in the panhandle of Northwest Florida. As an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Level II Adult Cardiovascular Center and a licensed Psychiatric Treatment Center, the Emergency Department offers the most comprehensive inventory of services in the tri-county area. 257-bed facility, 6 physician program w/midlevel support, Block schedule, ICU Rounding, Critical Care sub-specialty support, and State-of-the-art post patient rehab center. FWBMC is an affiliate of HCA, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services, comprised of locally managed hospitals and freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and London. With its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA created a new format for hospital care in America.
Welcome to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, a stunning coastal city known for its sugar-white sandy beaches, emerald green waters, and laid-back beach vibe. Here's why Fort Walton Beach should be your next home:
- Beautiful Beaches: Experience the beauty of Fort Walton Beach's pristine beaches, including Okaloosa Island Beach and The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and water sports like fishing, boating, and paddleboarding.
- Outdoor Recreation: Enjoy outdoor recreation in Fort Walton Beach's natural surroundings, with opportunities for hiking, biking, birdwatching, and exploring nearby parks and nature trails like John Beasley Park and Liza Jackson Park.
- Water Activities: Take advantage of Fort Walton Beach's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, with opportunities for deep-sea fishing, dolphin cruises, sunset sails, and snorkeling excursions, providing residents with endless opportunities to enjoy the water.
- Golfing: Tee off at one of Fort Walton Beach's premier golf courses, including the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club and the Shalimar Pointe Golf Club, offering residents scenic views and challenging courses.
- Shopping and Dining: Explore Fort Walton Beach's shopping and dining scene, with a variety of waterfront restaurants, beach bars, and shopping centers like Santa Rosa Mall and Uptown Station, offering residents opportunities for dining, entertainment, and retail therapy.
- Community Events: Experience Fort Walton Beach's vibrant community spirit, with events like the Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival, the Emerald Coast Poker Run, and the Destin Fishing Rodeo, providing residents with opportunities to connect with neighbors and celebrate the local culture.
Nestled along the emerald waters and white-sandy beach of Florida's GulfCoast, Fort Walton Beach is one of the country's best places to live. Fort Walton Beach is just six miles west of Destin and just a short drive from Panama City and Pensacola, Florida and Mobile, Alabama. Fort Walton Beach is experiencing some of the most significant growth in all of Florida, with the greatest percent of growth in the 55-64-age range.
One of the Best Places to Live
Fort Walton Beach features long, warm, sunny summers, and brief mild winters. The average high temperature is 63 degrees in February, 84 degrees in May, 90 degrees in August and 71 degrees in November. There are on average 343 sunny days per year in Fort Walton Beach.
- Voted Best Beach In The South and Top Family Destination 13 years running by Southern Living Magazine readers.
- Recently picked as the #1 Beach in America by USA Today readers.
- Ranked #2 on the Business Vitality Index by Moody’s Economy.com.
- Ranked #13 SmallCity on the Boomtowns of 2007 by Inc.
- “This is the place where you shrug off sophistication and wear your flip-flops.” Leisure World
- “Most striking about this part of Florida is the natural beauty of the area.” Corporate & Incentive Travel
Okaloosa County Schools
Okaloosa County School System Okaloosa County has 37 public schools, six private schools, and two vocational centers, all accredited by the State of Florida and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school system is ranked as one of the best educational systems in the nation. Students from the system rank among the highest in the nation in SAT and ACT scores. The county also has one of the top rated Exceptional Child Programs for the gifted student, learning disabled and homebound students.
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.