Emergency Medicine Medical Director

Description Specialization: Emergency Medicine

Lead the Next Chapter of Emergency Medicine on Floridas Emerald Coast HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking an accomplished Emergency Medicine Medical Director to lead the regions only state-designated Level II Trauma Center while helping shape the future of Emergency Medicine education through a growing partnership with UCF College of Medicine . This is a rare opportunity to influence a high-acuity, multi-site Emergency Medicine program, remain clinically engaged, and help establish the clinical foundation for a new Emergency Medicine residency anticipated to launch in 2028.

Position Snapshot Medical Director opportunity with continued clinical practice 44-bed Emergency Department with approximately 55,000 annual visits Tri-County areas only Level II Trauma Center Affiliated emergency departments in Destin and Navarre 309-bed regional referral center Academic partnership with UCF College of Medicine Emergency Medicine residency anticipated for 2028 Internal Medicine residency established in 2024 Transitional Year residency launching in 2026 Clinical training site for Auburn VCOM medical students Why This Leadership Opportunity Lead Emergency Medicine across a growing regional program Expand your influence beyond a single department through multi-site leadership responsibilities Help shape the clinical culture supporting a future Emergency Medicine residency Join the leadership team during a transformational period of academic growth Play a meaningful role in developing the next generation of Emergency Medicine physicians Build on an established clinical program while helping define its future direction Supported by dedicated recruiting, credentialing, billing, and operational infrastructure Why Physician Leaders Explore This Opportunity Regions only Level II Trauma Center Growing academic partnership with UCF College of Medicine Opportunity to leave a lasting impact on Emergency Medicine in the region Meaningful leadership scope without giving up clinical practice Rare combination of trauma, academics, leadership, and coastal lifestyle Ready to Expand Your Leadership Impact?

Lead Emergency Medicine at the regions premier trauma center, help shape the clinical environment for a future residency program, and leave a lasting mark on Emergency Medicine along Floridas Emerald Coast.