<p>UF Health Leesburg Hospital — a University of Florida Health system facility with more than 60 years of community service — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physician in Leesburg, Florida. The hospital supports a broad clinical footprint spanning oncology, cardiac care, inpatient rehabilitation, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, pediatrics, neurosciences, a designated stroke center, surgery, and urgent care, giving emergency physicians immediate access to robust subspecialty backup. Independent contractor status, a competitive sign-on bonus, and Florida's zero state income tax make this an especially compelling financial package for the right candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive sign-on bonus for qualified candidates</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Independent contractor (1099) engagement</li> <li>Professional liability insurance covered, including tail coverage</li> <li>Florida state income tax advantage — no state income tax</li> <li>Access to clinician wellness and peer referral programs</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>UF Health Leesburg Hospital — a University of Florida Health system campus acquired in January 2020, with over six decades of regional service</li> <li>Immediate subspecialty backup across oncology, cardiac care, neurosciences, orthopedics, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology</li> <li>Designated stroke center on campus, supporting time-sensitive neurological emergencies</li> <li>On-site inpatient rehabilitation, surgery, and urgent care services complement the emergency department's clinical environment</li> <li>UF Health academic affiliation provides access to a university health system's resources, protocols, and clinical network</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and referral-level emergency acuity, including stroke, cardiac, and surgical emergencies</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Leesburg sits in Lake County in Central Florida, a region defined by more than 1,000 lakes, year-round warm weather, and a relaxed pace of life that draws both families and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers affordable housing relative to Florida's coastal markets, strong school options, and easy access to Orlando — roughly an hour south — for major-airport travel, professional sports, and cultural amenities. Florida's absence of a state income tax meaningfully increases take-home pay, and the region's growing retirement and year-round resident population supports a stable, diverse patient base.</p>