What are the responsibilities and job description for the EM Physician - Lakeland Freestanding ED position at SCP Health?
Service Line: EM
Position Title: Physician
Location: Bartow Regional Medical Center - EM, Lakeland, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Recruiter: Kaitlyn Behme | | 337.609.8841 | schedule time to speak with Kaitlyn
Position Overview
SCP Health is seeking Board‑Certified/Board‑Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians to join its new freestanding emergency department in Lakeland, Florida, anticipated to open in late 2026. This state‑of‑the‑art 12,000‑square‑foot facility will feature 12 ED beds, dedicated fast‑track rooms, on‑site diagnostics, and laboratory services, offering high‑quality emergency care for patients of all ages with a strong pediatric focus and direct connectivity to St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa.
Physicians will practice within the BayCare integrated system, with seamless access to hospital transfers and affiliation with Bartow Regional Medical Center, supporting continuity of care across the region. This opportunity offers the ability to help launch a new facility in a fast‑growing community while delivering patient‑focused, high‑acuity emergency care in a modern, well‑resourced setting.
Qualifications
- Licensure: Florida License and DEA
- Board Certification: Board Certification: BC or BE, ABEM or ABOEM
- Badges: ATLS, ACLS and PALS
Community Information
Lakeland is a fast‑growing city located in Polk County, Florida, positioned almost exactly between Tampa and Orlando along the I‑4 corridor. With a population of approximately 125,000–130,000 residents, Lakeland continues to attract families and professionals seeking affordability, space, and access to major metro areas without big‑city congestion.
Lakeland offers a central Florida location with convenient access to:
- Tampa (45–60 minutes)
- Orlando (45–60 minutes)
- Gulf Coast and Atlantic beaches (approximately 1–1.5 hours)
Benefits & Compensation
- Job Status: Full-Time
- No Non-Compete:
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians
- Established, respected, financially stable company
- Equitable scheduling patterns
- Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
- Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities
Why SCP Health
For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care.
We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.
By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.
Together, we heal.