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Ocala, FL
Ocala in Brief
Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Ocala is the Marion County seat in north-central Florida. An All-America City Award winner, Ocala presents opportunities to enjoy both city and country life. Its residents are welcoming and share an appreciation of the beauty of nature that surrounds them.
The Ocala File
After a fire destroyed much of downtown Ocala in 1883, buildings were rebuilt with brick, granite and steel instead of lumber, and by 1888, the city was known as “The Brick City.”
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Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Ocala is the Marion County seat in north-central Florida. An All-America City Award winner, Ocala presents opportunities to enjoy both city and country life. Its residents are welcoming and share an appreciation of the beauty of nature that surrounds them.
The Ocala File
- Education. Marion County Public Schools lead the state in raising student performance; the county’s educational institutions are among the finest in Florida.
- Real Estate. The variety and affordability of housing in Ocala ensures the availability of homes to suit every taste, lifestyle and budget.
- Family. Ocala’s high quality of life is a big draw for families that want big city amenities and the charm of a smaller community…and Orlando’s numerous family amenities are just a short drive away.
- Culture. Numerous festivals celebrate Ocala’s cultural diversity, and residents also enjoy civic theatre, music and dance, and the Appleton Museum of Art, a regional landmark.
- Recreation. The Ocala National Forest provides abundant recreational opportunities, as do the area’s scenic countryside and crystal-clear waterways.
- Weather. Ocala has two distinct seasons: wet (June-October) and dry (November-May). Winters are mild, with highs often in the 70s, and summers are hot, featuring highs in the 90s.
After a fire destroyed much of downtown Ocala in 1883, buildings were rebuilt with brick, granite and steel instead of lumber, and by 1888, the city was known as “The Brick City.”
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The following positions are currently available in Ocala, FL.
Meet the IPC management team in Ocala, FL.
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John H. Geanes
Executive Director
(813) 936-5000
jgeanes@ipcm.com
John Geanes' career spans 30 years in healthcare administration and also in business development for companies that sell to or service healthcare organizations. John served as CEO for multi-unit health systems such as South Miami Health System and Shannon Health System, a fully-integrated delivery system in Texas. Most recently he served as vice-president of business development for RMS Services, a specialty contract management firm which transitions healthcare systems from manual, paper-driven records to electronic, paperless programs. John received his undergraduate education from Elon College in North Carolina, where he received a Bachelor in Business Administration. His hospital administration education was completed at the Duke Endowment Program in Charlotte, N.C. John also studied the British National Health Service at the King’s Fund College of Hospital Administration in London, for Duke University and the South Carolina Hospital Association. -
Linda Struve-Doerflein ARNP, MSN
Director of Business Development
(813) 936-5000
ldoerflein@ipcm.com
Linda is an ARNP with 23 years of nursing experience. Her experience has focused on emergency room and inpatient care. Linda was the vice president and treasurer of a large hospitalist practice prior to the merger with IPC. She has extensive experience with practice development and operations. Linda began her healthcare career at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge, Florida. She worked as an assistant head nurse in the emergency department at the Kennedy Space Center as a private ARNP to the astronauts, and at Acute Care Physicians, as the co-founder and vice president, developing community and business relationships. Linda has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Florida and a master's degree from the University of Florida.
Meet your recruiter for Ocala, FL.
Cell: 800-718-9152
rmitchell@ipcm.com
Randy Mitchell, a Regional Manager of Physician Staffing for IPC, has nearly 25 years of successful recruiting experience, including profit and not-for-profit physician recruitment. Prior to joining IPC, he was the recruitment director for a large, for-profit hospital system with more than 30 hospitals nationwide. His experience also includes a highly successful seven years recruiting for a private not-for-profit hospital in North Carolina, preceded by a 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he served nearly 15 years with the Recruiting Service. Randy received a degree in personnel administration from the Community College of the Air Forces. He is the past president of the Carolina Association of Physician Services and an active member of ASPR.
Randy Mitchell
Regional Manager of Physician Staffing
Direct: 800-582-8134Cell: 800-718-9152
rmitchell@ipcm.com
Randy Mitchell, a Regional Manager of Physician Staffing for IPC, has nearly 25 years of successful recruiting experience, including profit and not-for-profit physician recruitment. Prior to joining IPC, he was the recruitment director for a large, for-profit hospital system with more than 30 hospitals nationwide. His experience also includes a highly successful seven years recruiting for a private not-for-profit hospital in North Carolina, preceded by a 21-year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he served nearly 15 years with the Recruiting Service. Randy received a degree in personnel administration from the Community College of the Air Forces. He is the past president of the Carolina Association of Physician Services and an active member of ASPR.