Infectious Disease Medical Director

Sterling St James Inc.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in St. Augustine, FL, is seeking a Medical Director specializing in Infectious Disease for our outpatient facility. You will join a mission-driven, fully staffed team dedicated to serving the local community.

The role requires an MD or DO with active license, a valid DEA and Furnishing license, and outpatient primary care experience. The position offers competitive compensation ($250k–$290k), a comprehensive benefits package, and relocation assistance if needed.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO with an active license.
• Valid DEA and Furnishing license required.
• Outpatient primary care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 14 patients per 8-hour shift (7 in half-day).
• Oversee scheduling to minimize no-shows and meet productivity targets.
• Document the visit the same day or within 72 hours with accurate E/M codes.
• Provide primary care for chronic and acute conditions; HIV/STIs not sole focus.
• Collaborate with front desk, care coordinators, and nursing staff.
• Review tests and imaging promptly; process renewals within 72 hours.
• Monitor voicemails/emails daily; support patient retention efforts.
• Oversee mid-level providers with chart reviews or audits.
• Provide after-hours on-call coverage; 4 hours weekly admin time.

Skills

Infectious Disease

Outpatient Care

DEA & Furnishing License

Patient Load 14–18/day

Education

MD or DO

Board Certification preferred

Job description

Job Title: Medical Director – Infectious Disease

Location: St. Augustine, FL

Salary Compensation: $250,000–$290,000 comp before productivity bonus; (15-20 visits per day); Comp includes base salary + Sign bonus + Quarterly bonus + Retention bonus + Patient visits productivity bi-weekly bonuses + 401K + Full robust benefits package. Relocation bonus if required.

Work Location: On-Site

Job Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Medical Healthcare / Medical Center Clinics

Company Size: Multi-biliion-dollar company

Keys to Job: Must be an Infectious Disease Physician; Outpatient with no nights or weekends required. Infectious Disease Physician work experience a must. Must possess a Medical Board Certified license MD/DO; Valid DEA & Furnishing license; Comfortable with seeing up to 14–18 patients per day.

Job Description – Medical Director / Physician Infectious Disease / Family Practice / Internal Medicine Physician

Our Healthcare Center Wellness Clinic is seeking a Medical Director (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, or Infectious Disease Physician) for our outpatient facility in St. Augustine, FL. You’ll join a fully staffed, mission-driven team dedicated to serving the local community.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Physicians in this role are expected to provide high-quality care, meet productivity standards, and collaborate with the care team to support patient well-being. Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manage a minimum of 14 patients per 8-hour shift (or 7 patients in a half-day session). For extended shifts (e.g., 10 hours), targets are adjusted proportionally.
• Oversee patient scheduling to minimize no-shows and meet productivity benchmarks.
• Complete documentation the same day of the visit, or within 72 hours, including accurate E&M billing codes.
• Deliver primary care services for chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, asthma, hyperlipidemia, COPD) and acute issues (burns, infections, HIV, STIs, UTIs, respiratory illnesses, etc.). No physician is limited exclusively to HIV management.
• Collaborate with front desk, care coordinators, and nursing staff to manage urgent care and walk‑in patients.
• Review consultant reports, imaging, and lab results promptly.
• Process prescription renewals within 72 hours.
• Monitor and respond to voicemails/emails daily.
• Support patient retention efforts (e.g., preparing retention summaries).
• Supervise mid‑level providers (PAs and NPs), including chart reviews or audits as legally required.
• Provide after‑hours on‑call coverage as assigned.
• Full‑time physicians receive 4 hours of protected administrative time per week per policy.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO with an active, state‑appropriate medical license.
• Must have valid DEA registration and Furnishing License.
• Outpatient primary care experience required.
• Ability to manage 14–18 patients daily in a supported environment.
• Must have active CPR/BLS certification.

Education & Skills

• Doctorate (M.D. or D.O.); board certification preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply clinical, legal, and technical information.
• Effective communication skills for patient interactions, documentation, and presentations.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to timely documentation and patient follow‑up.
• Mathematical/Analytical Skills: Proficiency in applying ratios, percentages, and statistical reasoning to clinical and operational needs.
• Reasoning Ability: Advanced critical thinking skills to address both practical and abstract challenges in patient care and clinic operations.