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.
Perks and Benefits
- Generous compensation package inclusive of a sign-on bonus, retention bonus, and dedicated leadership stipend
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- CME allowance included in benefits package
- Flexible shift scheduling with 10-, 11-, and 12-hour shift options
Practice Highlights
- 42-bed emergency department with 60,000 annual ED visits; ED expansion planned for 2025 to increase bed capacity
- Daily advanced practice provider (APP) coverage integrated into ED operations
- Epic EMR platform in use throughout the department
- Certified Stroke Center (Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers — Joint Commission and American Heart Association) and Certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (Joint Commission)
- Certified Heart Center with HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence (American College of Cardiology)
- Excellent subspecialty backup including cardiology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and neurology
- Duke-affiliated Welsh Heart Center on campus; Commission on Cancer–accredited program (American College of Surgeons)
- Silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence in Critical Care (AACN); Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program Certification (AACVPR)
- High-performing clinical outcomes recognized in Heart Attack, Heart Failure, COPD, Colon Cancer Surgery, Kidney Failure, Stroke, and Hip and Knee Replacement
- 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
- Maternity wing delivering more than 1,200 newborns annually; advanced wound healing center also on campus
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine required (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Active clinical practice in Emergency Medicine required at time of hire
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Prior or demonstrated interest in emergency medicine leadership, quality, or administrative roles preferred given the Associate Medical Director scope
About the Community
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.