<p>Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Florida is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to serve as Associate Emergency Medicine Medical Director — a dual clinical-leadership role inside a 332-bed, not-for-profit academic-affiliated community hospital on Florida's Treasure Coast. The 42-bed emergency department handles 60,000 annual visits and carries Certified Stroke Center and Heart Center designations, giving the incoming leader a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich environment to manage and grow. A planned 2025 ED expansion will add beds, making this an ideal moment to step into a directorship with a visible infrastructure mandate. The position pairs a meaningful leadership stipend with a full employed benefits package and the lifestyle advantages of coastal Vero Beach.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Generous compensation package inclusive of a sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and dedicated leadership stipend</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution</li> <li>CME allowance included in benefits package</li> <li>Flexible shift scheduling with 10-, 11-, and 12-hour shift options</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>42-bed emergency department with 60,000 annual ED visits; ED expansion planned for 2025 to increase bed capacity</li> <li>Daily advanced practice provider (APP) coverage integrated into ED operations</li> <li>Epic EMR platform in use throughout the department</li> <li>Certified Stroke Center (Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers — Joint Commission and American Heart Association) and Certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (Joint Commission)</li> <li>Certified Heart Center with HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence (American College of Cardiology)</li> <li>Excellent subspecialty backup including cardiology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and neurology</li> <li>Duke-affiliated Welsh Heart Center on campus; Commission on Cancer–accredited program (American College of Surgeons)</li> <li>Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence in Critical Care (AACN); Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program Certification (AACVPR)</li> <li>High-performing clinical outcomes recognized in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, COPD, Colon Cancer Surgery, Kidney Failure, Stroke, and Hip and Knee Replacement</li> <li>332-bed not-for-profit community hospital operating as part of the Cleveland Clinic system — a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center with national research and education infrastructure</li> <li>Maternity wing delivering more than 1,200 newborns annually; advanced wound healing center also on campus</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine required (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Active clinical practice in Emergency Medicine required at time of hire</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Prior or demonstrated interest in emergency medicine leadership, quality, or administrative roles preferred given the Associate Medical Director scope</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Vero Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic Coast within the Treasure Coast region, approximately 105 miles south of Orlando, 135 miles north of Miami, and 190 miles south of Jacksonville — close enough to major metros for easy travel, yet distinctly unhurried in character. The city is known for its peaceful beaches, golf, water sports, fishing, art galleries, museums, and a walkable downtown dining and shopping scene that serves both residents and visitors year-round. Families benefit from highly regarded local school systems and an affordable, high-quality housing market relative to South Florida. Air access is available through Vero Beach Municipal Airport and Melbourne International Airport.</p>