<p>Ocala Regional Medical Center — now operating as HCA Florida Ocala Hospital — is recruiting a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician for independent contractor (locum/Envoy) coverage in Ocala, Florida. This 323-bed Level II Trauma Center and the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center offers a high-acuity, full-service emergency environment with robust subspecialty backup. The position features concierge-level travel logistics, paid malpractice, and a competitive productivity-based compensation model — an attractive package for the experienced EM physician seeking flexible engagement in Central Florida.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement with competitive compensation</li> <li>Productivity-based pay at 2.1 patients per hour (pph)</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance paid by the group</li> <li>Travel and lodging fully covered with concierge-level travel arrangements</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>323-bed acute care facility designated as a Level II Trauma Center</li> <li>Region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center — high-acuity neurological emergencies are a core volume driver</li> <li>Robust service line depth: orthopedic, cardiovascular, neurological, emergency, robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, and rehabilitation services</li> <li>Physician and APP shift coverage model — collaborative team structure in the ED</li> <li>Productivity benchmark of 2.1 patients per hour reflects a busy, well-supported department</li> <li>Extended campus includes a sister hospital, dedicated imaging center, wound care center, and three free-standing emergency rooms within the health system</li> <li>Active Florida medical license required prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Emergency Medicine required (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Active Florida medical license required — must be in hand at time of engagement</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of Level II Trauma and Comprehensive Stroke Center acuity</li> <li>Experience working alongside APPs in a high-volume community ED setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in the heart of Central Florida, offering a lifestyle that balances outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and easy access to the broader state. Silver Springs State Park draws kayakers and glass-bottom boat tours, while the vast Ocala National Forest — with its lakes, trails, and springs — begins just to the east. Fort King National Historic Park and the Appleton Museum of Art round out a community with genuine depth, and Florida's major metro areas, beaches, and theme parks are all within a comfortable drive.</p>