Palm Beach County in Brief
Palm Beach County is home to West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach. It features sunny palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods, year-round outdoor festivals, and elegance and luxurious comfort.

The Palm Beach County File

1. Education. The School District of Palm Beach County is the 11th largest in the U.S., and the area is home to a number of post-secondary educational institutions.
2. Real Estate. Palm Beach County is one of the fastest growing real estate markets in the country, with housing opportunities in all price ranges.
3. Family. Palm Beach County’s outstanding quality of life makes it a great place for families, who can enjoy amenities like West Palm Beach’s new public library, water park, and expansive parks and recreation system.
4. Culture. Theater and performing arts abound in Palm Beach County, which boasts a premier performing arts center, art and science museums, a zoo, and the vibrant West Palm Beach Downtown Retail and Entertainment District.
5. Recreation. The area’s climate allows recreational activities such as golf, tennis, biking, swimming, boating and fishing to be enjoyed year-round.
6. Weather. Palm Beach County has a semi-tropical climate, with warm summers and temperate winters; the average monthly temperature has never dipped below 60 degrees.

Palm Beach County Fun Fact The original spelling of “Westpalmbeach” was modified due to fears that the 13-letter word would be an unwelcome omen for the fledgling community.

Learn More About Palm Beach County

• http://www.cityofwpb.com/
• http://www.palmbeachfl.com/

 

The following positions are currently available in Palm Beach County, FL.

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

Meet the IPC management team in Palm Beach County, 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. 
  

• David Susskind

  

  Director, Business Development

  305-447-4150
  dsusskind@ipcm.com
  David Susskind joined IPC in March, 2010 as Director of Business Development in northern Broward County, Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. He has been in the healthcare field for more than 20 years and brings extensive experience in business development, contracting, operations, provider relations, product development and management as well as compliance. David earned a Certificate in Healthcare Finance from University of Florida and a Master of Public Administration and a BS in Healthcare Administration from Long Island University.
  

Meet your recruiter for Palm Beach County, 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.