Putnam Community Medical Center in Palatka, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician to join its 24-hour emergency department at a 99-bed acute care facility affiliated with HCA North Florida Regional Healthcare. The position offers independent contractor (1099) status in a state with no personal income tax, a generous sign-on bonus, and the clinical infrastructure of a well-resourced regional health system backed by more than 14,000 employees. For physicians seeking a collegial community-hospital environment with access to major-system technology and research — without the pace of a large urban trauma center — this is a compelling opportunity.
Perks and Benefits
- Independent contractor (1099) engagement with competitive compensation
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay
- Generous sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Access to TeamHealth Institute professional development tools, educational resources, and GME programming
- Clinician wellness program support
- Collaborative practice environment with strong departmental and administrative leadership
Practice Highlights
- 24-hour emergency medicine department at a 99-bed acute care community hospital
- 10-bed intensive/critical care unit on campus for direct ICU-level disposition
- Step-down care unit providing intermediate-acuity support between the ED and ICU
- Cardiac catheterization laboratory on site, supporting chest pain and STEMI pathways
- Dedicated medical and surgical inpatient units
- Family birthplace center on campus, supporting OB-related emergency presentations
- Part of North Florida Regional Healthcare, an HCA North Florida affiliate — providing access to the latest medical technology, research, and a network of more than 14,000 employees
- Highly trained, multidisciplinary clinical staff serving the full spectrum of Putnam County's acute care needs
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full scope of community emergency department acuity, including medical, surgical, and cardiac emergencies
About the Community
Palatka is a small city situated along the St. Johns River in Putnam County, northeast Florida — offering a relaxed, low cost-of-living lifestyle with easy access to the outdoors. The region is known for fishing, boating, and nature recreation along one of Florida's most scenic waterways, and sits within comfortable driving distance of Jacksonville, Gainesville, and the Atlantic coast beaches. Physicians relocating to Palatka enjoy the warmth of a close-knit community, affordable housing, and the broader amenities of north-central Florida without the congestion of a major metro area.