Emergency Medicine Physician In Plant City, FL

Job Description

Practice emergency medicine in the Tampa area where you can enjoy the combination of convenient access to the city in a steady-paced community. Join South Florida Baptist Hospital, a beautiful new emergency department that opened in 2024 and is located in charming Plant City, Florida, just 20 minutes from downtown Tampa. This is an opportunity to practice as an EM physician in a modern facility with strong hospital support, manageable physician coverage, and a schedule built for sustainability.

Why Physicians Are Taking a Closer Look at South Florida Baptist

• Brand-new hospital campus opened in 2024
• Live near Tampa, work in a community-focused hospital
• Competitive compensation
• Physician staffing designed for flow and support
• Strong specialty support within the BayCare system
• Flexible sign-on and relocation bonus options 

The Practice
At South Florida Baptist Hospital, you’ll find the best of both worlds: a modern ED with the resources of BayCare Health System and the culture of a community hospital where physician input matters.

Emergency Department Highlights

• 30 ED beds plus 4 fast track beds
• Approximately 40,000 annual visits
• 35-41 physician hours daily
• 24 APC hours daily
• 1.8 patients per physician hour
• Cerner EMR
• Full imaging available including CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, and nuclear medicine
• Pediatrics represent only about 15% of volume
• In-house OB coverage 24/7

Live Where Others Vacation
Enjoy the convenience of living in the Tampa Bay region while avoiding long commutes and high-density urban traffic. Plant City offers a family-friendly community, affordability, and easy access to…

• Tampa
• St. Petersburg
• Clearwater beaches
• Tampa International Airport
• Professional sports
• Year-round outdoor activities

Who We’re Looking For

• ABEM or AOBEM Board Certified/Board Eligible
• EM residency-trained physicians
• Physicians who value teamwork, operational efficiency, and a supportive clinical environment

Many physicians choose to live in Tampa, Brandon, Valrico, Riverview, or Lakeland and commute with ease. If you’re looking for a modern emergency department, strong compensation, limited night requirements, and the ability to live in one of Florida’s most desirable regions, this is the role for you. Apply today to learn more!

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Benefits

- Night differential
- Independent contractor status
- Relocation and sign-on bonus available
- No state income tax 
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Collaborative team with strong medical leadership
- 320+ days of sunshine and Florida's coolest summers
- Beautiful beaches and year-round outdoor activities
- CME available through TeamHealth Learning Institute
- Opportunities for additional benefits, insurances, and retirement plans through TeamHealth partnerships
- Brand new hospital built in 2024 
- 30 minutes from Tampa airport

Facility

Today, South Florida Baptist Hospital is a full-service 147-bed community owned hospital. South Florida Baptist plans to be the regional leader in medical excellence by improving the health of the community it serves. The hospital recently completed a major, multimillion-dollar expansion as the needs of the community grow. The modern, recently renovated 36-bed emergency department can provide treatment for a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions and is the largest and most technologically advanced in eastern Hillsborough County.

About the City

Long before interstate highways, the railroads marked the path of progress across Florida. Around the same time, a succulent red fruit was introduced to the region, and the strawberry industry was born. Blessed with abundant natural resources and rich farmland, Plant City provides a wealth of opportunity. Just east of Tampa in a wonderful location near Tampa Bay, this small, warm, and friendly community has been ranked as one of the top 25 choice cities in terms of quality of life, cost of living, cultural activities, and educational opportunities. Tampa Bay remains one of the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the country.

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