<p>Royal Pines Emergency Department is a brand-new, 10-bed freestanding emergency department (FSED) opening Fall 2025 in the Oakleaf Plantation community of Orange Park, Florida, affiliated with HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility delivers 24/7 emergency care to a fast-growing suburban population just outside Jacksonville, with on-site imaging, full lab services, and a direct transfer pathway to higher-acuity services at the main hospital campus. For an emergency physician seeking a ground-floor opportunity in a modern, purpose-built environment with strong institutional backing, this is a compelling opening.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive, market-aligned compensation structure</li> <li>Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>CME resources through an affiliated clinician education institute</li> <li>Clinician wellness and resilience program access</li> <li>Career development support and local leadership mentorship pathway</li> <li>No Florida state income tax, with a favorable regional cost of living</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>10-bed freestanding emergency department — brand-new construction, opening Fall 2025</li> <li>Affiliated with a full-service HCA hospital, providing seamless transfer access for higher-acuity and inpatient care</li> <li>On-site diagnostic imaging and full laboratory services available within the FSED</li> <li>Designed for efficiency, rapid throughput, and patient comfort in a modern suburban ED environment</li> <li>24/7 coverage model serving the Oakleaf Plantation and greater Orange Park suburban catchment area</li> <li>Patient population reflects a growing, family-oriented suburban community with broad ED acuity</li> <li>Well-supported facility with institutional resources and infrastructure from day one of operations</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community and suburban ED acuity</li> <li>Ability to function as an independent clinical provider in a freestanding ED setting with transfer protocols</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Orange Park's Oakleaf Plantation is one of the Jacksonville metro area's fastest-growing master-planned communities, offering top-rated schools, abundant parks, golf courses, nature trails, and direct access to the St. Johns River — all within a 25-minute commute to downtown Jacksonville. The Oakleaf Town Center provides walkable shopping and dining, while Florida's absence of a state income tax and a cost of living well below major metro averages make this an attractive destination for physicians relocating with families or seeking a high-quality suburban lifestyle with easy urban access.</p>