JOSEPH ZALOCHA
St Petersburg,FL
Summary
DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND PATIENT-CENTER CARE.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Intensive Care Specialist
HCA Physician Services Group
Northside Hospital St. Petersburg
01.2010 - Current
Medical ICU Director
Northside Hospital
Petersburg Fl
07.2014 - 04.2025
- Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency across departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve service delivery and patient satisfaction.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in reduced wait times for patients and increased staff productivity.
- Mentored new leadership staff, fostering skills in team management and operational oversight.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align departmental goals with organizational objectives effectively.
- Streamlined unit operations for increased efficiency through effective delegation and task prioritization.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration efforts resulting in streamlined processes across all hospital units.
- Utilized data-driven decision making to identify areas for improvement within the unit''s performance metrics.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards through regular audits and process improvements.
- Assisted in development and implementation of policies, procedures, and regulations for unit operations.
- Analyzed departmental performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive strategic decision-making.
Intensive Care Specialist
St. Petersburg General Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2011 - 01.2018
Intensive Care Specialist
Des Peres Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
08.2009 - 01.2011
Intensive Care Specialist
St Anthony’s/Kindred Hospital
St Louis, MO
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted regular evaluations of patient progress, adjusting care strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
Intensive Care Specialist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Ft Myers, FL
02.2010 - 12.2010
Internal Medicine Lucerne Hospital
Orlando, FL
06.2006 - 07.2007
Junior Faculty
Ross University School of Medicine
12.2003 - 06.2004
Hospitalist
EmCare
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
06.2014 - 2018
- Coordinated patients' admissions and discharges, working closely with family members and case managers to line up any additional care needs.
Intensive Care Specialist
HCA Physician Services Group
Oak Hill Hospital
01.2010 - 2017
Education
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine
Edison, NJ01.2004
M.S. - undefined
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY01.2000
B.S. - undefined
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY06.1998
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
- Florida Medical Association (FMA)
Academic Honors
- ACP Poster Presentation Award, 2006-01-01
- Dean’s list Ross University School of Medicine, 2003-01-01
- Graduated Ross University School of Medicine High Honors, 2004-01-01
- Dean’s List Rochester Institute of Technology, 1995-01-01
- Graduated Rochester Institute of Technology Honors, 1998-06-01
Medical Licensure And Certification
- Florida Board of Medicine, ME 99397, 2011-01-01
- Missouri Board of Medicine, 2007023428, 2011-01-01
- Internal Medicine Certification (ABIM) Board certified 2007-07-01
- Critical Care Medicine Certification Board certified 2009-07-01
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), 2011-03-01
- Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS), 2011-11-01
Research And Teaching Activities
- LECOM Internal Medicine residency teaching faculty
- LECOM Associate Professor internal medicine
- USF Internal Medicine residency teaching faculty
- Ultrasound Cardiac Output Monitoring (USCOM) vs. Continuous CO Monitoring
- Ultrasound Techniques in Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy
- Teaching Intro to Clinical Medicine
Critical Care Training And Procedures
Transthoracic echocardiography evaluation of shock and systolic function, Evaluation of hypovolemia and volume responsiveness, Lung Ultrasound, Vascular Access (Central and Peripheral), Non-Vascular Procedures (Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Lumbar Puncture), Bronchial Alveolar Lavage and Washing, Bronchial Micro-Brushings, Diagnostic evaluation of airways and therapeutic removal of secretions, Management of difficult airways, Diagnostic evaluation of tracheostomy placement, Multiple courses in advanced and failed airway techniques, Intubating LMA and rescue devices, Elastic Bougie and Combitube, Video-laryngoscopes and Fibroptic Intubating Bronchoscope, Percutaneous, surgical and needle circothyrotomy, Central venous catheters, Arterial lines, Flexible Fibroptic Bronchoscopy with BAL and Brushings, Hemodialysis catheters, Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy, Ventilator management, Chest tube thoracostomy, Paracentesis and Thoracentesis
Procedure Log
Furnished upon request
Medical Training
- Internal Medicine Residency: Orlando regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL. July 2004-July 2007
- Critical Care Fellowship: St. John Mercy, Medical Center, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. July 2007-June 2009
Timeline
Medical ICU Director
Northside Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2025
Hospitalist
EmCare
06.2014 - 2018
Intensive Care Specialist
St. Petersburg General Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2018
Intensive Care Specialist
Gulf Coast Medical Center
02.2010 - 12.2010
Intensive Care Specialist
HCA Physician Services Group
01.2010 - Current
Intensive Care Specialist
HCA Physician Services Group
01.2010 - 2017
Intensive Care Specialist
Des Peres Hospital
08.2009 - 01.2011
Intensive Care Specialist
St Anthony’s/Kindred Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Internal Medicine Lucerne Hospital
06.2006 - 07.2007
Junior Faculty
Ross University School of Medicine
12.2003 - 06.2004
M.S. - undefined
University of Rochester
B.S. - undefined
Rochester Institute of Technology
M.D. -
Ross University School of Medicine