Daytona Beach in Brief
Located in central Florida on the Atlantic Coast, Daytona Beach is perhaps best known as an auto-racing center and destination for spring breakers. Residents enjoy great amenities including world-class shopping, dining and recreation, and year-round warm temperatures.

The Daytona Beach File

1. Education. Volusia County Schools pride themselves on preparing students for success at the college level and their chosen careers.
2. Real Estate. From beachfront properties to inland cottages and lofts, Daytona Beach offers an exciting array of housing choices.
3. Family. Daytona Beach families benefit from the wealth of attractions that lure tourists from around the world, many of which are geared toward the younger set.
4. Culture. Daytona Beach has a surprisingly diverse selection of cultural activities and attractions, from Broadway-caliber theater productions and concerts to museums and international music festivals.
5. Recreation. Expansive beaches beckon swimmers, scuba divers, boaters and fishermen, and Daytona Beach is also a haven for golfers, tennis players, and anyone who enjoys the great outdoors.
6. Weather. With typical highs of 70 in January (the “coldest” month) and 91 in July, Daytona Beach offers an inviting subtropical climate that will delight anyone averse to the cold.

Daytona Beach Fun Fact
Daytona Beach was the site of the first integrated spring training baseball game, featuring Jackie Robinson, in 1946.

Learn More About Daytona Beach

• http://www.ci.daytona-beach.fl.us
• http://www.daytonachamber.com/index.cfm

The following positions are currently available in Daytona Beach, FL.

• Family Medicine Hospitalist (Full-time)
• Hospitalist (Full-time)
• Internal Medicine Hospitalist (Full-time)

Meet the IPC management team in Daytona Beach, FL.

• Isela Sotolongo

  

  Executive Director

  (305) 447-4150
  isotolongo@ipcm.com
  Isela Sotolongo joined IPC in August 2008 while serving as CEO of Hospitalists of America LLC (HOA), based in Coral Gables, FL.  HOA was honored by the South Florida Journal’s Business of the Year Award 2004 as a Finalist Rising Star. Previously, Isela was director of operations at Navix Radiology.  She was responsible for the operations of four regional offices in four major areas throughout the United States. Isela also helped to successfully organize and develop the consolidation of a $75 million acquisition which operated in 22 states with over 800 employees. In 1981 Isela co-founded Gables Billing Inc., a full-service physician practice management company with annual collections of $25 million.  In 1997, she sold her business to Navix Radiology Systems, Inc. Isela received her BS in 1975 from Florida International University.
  

• Lee Knowles

  

  Director, Operations

  (305) 447-4150
  lknowles@ipcm.com
  Lee Knowles joined the IPC team in August 2008 as Director of Operations, Southeast Florida Region. Lee has more than 20 years experience in the healthcare industry, most recently as CFO of Hospitalists of America. Lee worked from 1998 to 2003 as controller of Ramsay Youth Services, Inc. (RYS), a national company with psychiatric inpatient facilities and residential treatment centers for children at risk. RYS was later acquired by Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. where Lee served as southeast regional controller from 2003 to 2005. Lee began her healthcare career in 1987 with CAC-Ramsay Health Plans, a local HMO, where she started as a staff accountant and worked her way up to director of accounting. Lee earned her Bachelor of Accounting from Florida International University in 1992 and was licensed as a CPA from the State of Georgia in 1994.
  

• Brian Schooley

  

  Director, Contracting

  (305) 447-4150
  bschooley@ipcm.com
  Brian comes to IPC through Hospitalists of America, LLC (HOA) where he was the senior director of network development.  While at HOA, Brian was responsible for the development of their physician network of hospitalists in South Florida, payor and hospital administration relations, as well as contract review and implementation.  Brian has 14 years of healthcare experience which includes hospitals, large physician group practices, management service organizations and independent physician associations. He served as contract manager for the pilot hospitalist program mandated by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Brian also worked for Humana, Inc. where he developed administrative expertise in the management of risk providers, pediatric practices, and specialty networks. Brian received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marking and International Business from Florida International University. 
  

Meet your recruiter for Daytona Beach, FL.

Ken Macpherson

Regional Manager of Physician Staffing

Direct: 800-582-8155
Office: 888-456-2472
kmacpherson@ipcm.com
Ken Macpherson joined IPC as a Regional Manager of Physician Staffing in 2005, bringing more than 25 years of healthcare sales and recruiting experience with him.

Ken’s background includes provider relations and recruiting experience with Memorial Hermann Continuing Care Corporation and Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center, both based in Houston. Prior to entering the staffing side of healthcare, he had a highly successful career within the pharmaceutical industry as a senior hospital sales executive with Zeneca Pharmaceuticals for 19 years. Ken received a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from Wichita State University and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Texas Woman’s University. He is an active member in ACHE, HFMA, ASPR and the MGMA.