Description
POSTING TITLE: Medical Director - UF Health Neighborhood Hospital ED (Ocala, FL)
WORK TYPE: Full-Time DEPARTMENT: 29290100 - MD-EMERGENCY MED-AED
POSITION NO: 00040120
TIME LIMITED: No
LOCATION: Marion County
ADVERTISED DATE: 18 August 2026
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Open until filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a physician leader to serve as Medical Director at the UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital – Emergency Department. This role combines clinical practice with site department leadership, guiding a growing team of Emergency Medicine physicians as they deliver the full scope of emergency care under a novel, community-focused care model. As Medical Director, you'll set the clinical and cultural tone for the department while building a collaborative team, ensuring quality and consistency of care, and serving as the primary liaison between the emergency department and hospital leadership. If you are a dedicated physician leader who shares our values of teamwork, collaboration, and commitment of excellence, UF Health is the place for you.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a physician leader to serve as Medical Director at the UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital – Emergency Department. This role combines clinical practice with department leadership, guiding a growing team of Emergency Medicine physicians as they deliver the full scope of emergency care under a novel, community-focused care model.
As Medical Director, you'll set the clinical and cultural tone for the department while building a collaborative team, ensuring quality and consistency of care, and serving as the primary liaison between the emergency department and hospital leadership.
The UF Department of Emergency Medicine proudly maintains an affiliation with UF Health Shands Hospital, a distinguished 1,162-bed teaching facility renowned for its Level 1 trauma center and cutting-edge burn center. As the primary referral center for North Central Florida, our institution stands as a beacon of excellence in healthcare. This affiliation underscores our commitment to top-tier medical care and innovation.
Key Details:
- Estimated fewer than 20,000 visits per year
- Single attending physician coverage with additional APP mid-shift coverage
- Facilitated transfer protocols for patients requiring a higher level of care
- Affiliation with an academic emergency department and the UF College of Medicine
What You'll Lead
- Oversee day-to-day clinical operations and quality of care within the department
- Build and sustain a collaborative, high-performing team of physicians and clinical support staff
- Address physician performance and behavioral concerns directly and constructively
- Serve as a key liaison with hospital administration and department leadership
- Guide the department through growth and operational transitions as the Microhospital scales
- Champion a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence in patient care
About the Hospital
Located at 2100 NW 35th Avenue Road in Ocala, the UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care backed by on-site imaging, inpatient services, surgery, and full-service labs, giving patients hospital-level resources in one convenient location. UF Health is also a National Medical Center for Team USA, a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Medical Network, extending elite-level care and expertise to the patients and communities it serves.
Why Ocala, Florida?
Our new Microhospital sits in Marion County, at the heart of North Central Florida's "Horse Capital of the World." Ocala offers wide-open horse country, outdoor recreation at Silver Springs State Park, Ocala National Forest, and the Florida Trail all within a day's drive of both the Gulf Coast and the Atlantic, plus the world's largest theme parks. Discover all that Ocala has to offer.
EXPECTED SALARY:
Competitive Salary, commensurate with education and experience.
At the University of Florida, we are committed to the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our benefits package is designed to support your health, work-life balance, and financial security:
- Signing and relocation bonus
- Continuing Medical Education allowance
- 403(b)/457 retirement plans
- Generous paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
- Individual and family health insurance
- Life and Disability insurance
- Eligibility under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Sovereign immunity malpractice status
- Tuition Assistance through the Employee Education Program
For more details on our comprehensive benefits, visit UF Benefits.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed to practice medicine under Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, plus four years of appropriate experience (completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
- Qualified for licensure in the State of Florida
- Federal DEA Certification
- Demonstrated leadership experience such as prior medical director, chief, or similar role preferred
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered, candidates must submit the following documents:
- A cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
- A current resume/CV.
For questions, please reach out to EM-Careers@ufl.edu
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
Yes
