<p>Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, Florida is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician to join its freestanding emergency department (FSED) team. This 266-bed HCA-owned facility has anchored the Big Bend region's healthcare landscape for more than 30 years, offering a full continuum of care backed by advanced cardiac services, oncology, one of the state's few accredited rehabilitation centers, and a robust outpatient clinic network. The independent contractor model, APC support, and Florida's zero state income tax make this an operationally clean, financially attractive opportunity for a community-focused emergency physician.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation under an independent contractor (1099) model</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>No Florida state income tax — a meaningful take-home advantage</li> <li>Stable, established coverage model with advanced practice clinician (APC) support</li> <li>Access to strong specialty backup through the broader HCA hospital system</li> <li>Convenient proximity to Tallahassee International Airport for physicians traveling to and from coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Freestanding emergency department (FSED) setting within the Capital Regional Medical Center system</li> <li>266-bed acute care facility with a full continuum of in-house services — prenatal through maternity, home health, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, cardiac, and oncology</li> <li>One of the few accredited rehabilitation centers in the state of Florida, reflecting the system's commitment to specialty-level care</li> <li>Advanced cardiac and oncology service lines provide robust subspecialty backup for complex presentations</li> <li>Extensive affiliated clinic network including urgent care centers and specialty physician centers — broad referral and follow-up infrastructure</li> <li>APC support integrated into the coverage model, enabling efficient patient throughput</li> <li>HCA system affiliation ensures standardized protocols, resources, and institutional stability</li> <li>Serving the Big Bend region of North Florida for over three decades — established community trust and patient base</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full scope of community emergency department acuity in a freestanding ED environment</li> <li>Independent contractor status — candidates should be prepared to operate on a 1099 basis</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tallahassee is Florida's state capital and home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, giving the city a vibrant cultural scene, strong school systems, and a well-educated, engaged community. Situated in North Florida's Big Bend region, Tallahassee offers a lower cost of living than most major Florida metros, easy access to Gulf Coast beaches, and abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and freshwater springs. Tallahassee International Airport provides direct connectivity for physicians who travel, and the city's blend of Southern charm, college-town energy, and political significance makes it a genuinely distinctive place to build a career and a life.</p>