Emergency Medicine Physician in Palatka, Florida

TeamHealth has an opportunity for emergency medicine physician to work at Putnam Community Medical Center; there are full-time and part-time opportunities available. The annual emergency department (ED) volume 37,500 with 10% admission rate. Physicians average 1.7 patients per hour, and there is daily advanced practice clinician (APC) coverage. Good variety of clinical cases, physicians use Meditech. Combination of 8/9/12-hour shifts.

Candidates must be board certified in family medicine or internal medicine with a minimum of 5 years recent full-time emergency medicine experience OR board certified/board prepared in emergency medicine.

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City Description
Palatka blazes with the beauty of 100,000 azaleas that bloom for an annual festival along 59 acres of nature trails and formal gardens. There are plenty of art galleries, nearby state parks, and quaint vestiges of old Florida, like the roadside honey stand that still operates on the honor system and Angels, known for its retro vibe and being the oldest diner in Florida. On Saturday afternoons, the air is filled with the live sounds of bluegrass music, the aroma of fresh baked goods, and the fresh, homegrown flavors of fruits and vegetables at the Lemon Street Market. The University of Florida and Stetson University are within 50 miles.

Location Caption
It's our nature

Facility Caption
Comprehensive community care

Facility Description
A 99-bed acute care facility, Putnam Community Medical Center's highly trained, caring professionals provide cutting-edge treatments and care to the residents of Putnam County. The facility features a 10-bed intensive/critical care unit, step-down care unit, cardiac cath lab, medical and surgical units, family birthplace center, and 24-hour emergency medicine. Putnam County Medical Center is a part of North Florida Regional Healthcare, an HCA North Florida affiliate, and as such has access to the latest research and medical technology, and is backed by the support of more than 14,000 employees.

Job Benefits

• Independent contractor status- Paid professional liability insurance with tail included- Night differential- Flexible scheduling offers great work/life balance- Block shifts available- Sign on bonus for full-time