Physician - Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine Physician
University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine
UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital - Ocala, Florida

The University of Florida Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible Emergency Medicine Physicians to join its growing team at UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital (ONH)a modern, state-of-the-art facility serving a rapidly expanding Central Florida community.

This is an employed position with a State University system, offering stability, strong benefits, and a patient-centered clinical focus without academic or teaching requirements.

Position Highlights

• Full-time preferred (open to part-time 0.80 FTE)
• Employed by the University of Florida
• No call responsibilities
• 12 shifts per month (12-hour shifts)
• Primarily clinical role (TEAMS Regional Physician classification)
• Epic EMR system
• Collaborative environment with physicians and APP support

Practice Environment

UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital is a 150,000-square-foot, three-story facility designed to deliver high-quality, efficient care with room for future growth.

• Annual ED volume: ~50,000 patients
• Emergency Department includes:
  • 7 exam rooms + dedicated triage, trauma, and consult rooms
• Imaging capabilities: X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound
• 4 operating rooms and 12 pre/post-op beds
• On-site outpatient services including rehab, lab, and pre-op clinic

Current team:

• 3 full-time physicians + locum support
• 1 APP (3-4 days/week)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with base salary + productivity bonus (EVC model)
• $10,000 sign-on bonus
• CME: $3,000 annual allowance
• Generous PTO:
  • ~22 vacation days/year
  • ~13 sick days/year
  • 11 paid holidays + additional December leave
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, vision (individual & family)
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement options:
  • State of Florida Pension or Investment Plan
  • 403(b) and 457(b) plans
• Malpractice coverage provided (no tail required; sovereign immunity protection)
• PSLF eligible employer

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• ACLS (or ability to obtain)
• Eligible for Florida medical licensure

Location - Ocala, Florida

Located in Central Florida, Ocala offers:

• Affordable cost of living
• Family-friendly communities
• Proximity to Gainesville, Orlando, and Floridas Gulf and Atlantic coasts
• Known as the Horse Capital of the World, with abundant outdoor recreation