<p>HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital in Kissimmee, FL is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician for locum/Envoy coverage in a high-volume community ED that sees 58,400 annual visits. This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement with no call obligations, concierge-level travel logistics handled for you, and a straightforward shift structure that supports out-of-state physicians. Kissimmee sits minutes from Orlando in one of Florida's most dynamic and accessible metro corridors.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation — 1099 independent contractor status</li> <li>Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance</li> <li>Travel and lodging fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements</li> <li>No call required</li> <li>Flexible shift start times accommodate scheduling from outside the region</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Annual ED volume of 58,400 visits across a 31-bed emergency department</li> <li>ED and Fast Track configuration: 10 beds designated for ED/Fast Track coverage</li> <li>Patient-per-hour rate of 2.3 PPH — steady, manageable community-ED pace</li> <li>EMR: MediTech</li> <li>Physician model: 36–40 hours per week; shift start times at 7a, 10a, 2p, and 7p</li> <li>APP coverage model running 48 hours per week with shifts at 8a, 11a, 3p, and 7p — physician-APP team structure in place</li> <li>No call obligations — clean shift-based coverage model</li> <li>Full acute care campus including diagnostic imaging, cardiac catheterization lab, and inpatient and outpatient surgical services</li> <li>On-site 42,000 sq ft medical office building supporting a broad physician and provider community</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Florida medical license required — no exceptions; must be in hand prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with full-spectrum community ED acuity including Fast Track and higher-acuity presentations</li> <li>Experience working within a physician-APP collaborative team model preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Kissimmee occupies the northwest shore of Lake Tohopekaliga in Osceola County, directly south of Orlando — placing physicians within easy reach of a major international airport, world-class dining, and the full amenity set of a large metro area. The city's Kissimmee Waterfront Park offers walking paths, a fishing pier, and lakefront recreation, while the broader region is home to Walt Disney World, Universal, and a concentration of entertainment and cultural attractions unmatched in the Southeast. Florida's absence of a state income tax, combined with a warm climate and strong quality of life, makes this a compelling destination for locum physicians seeking a high-value assignment in a genuinely desirable location.</p>