Family Medicine Physician

Ascension; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Financial security & retirement

Career growth opportunities

Emotional well-being support

Family support benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Primary Care Physician in Jacksonville, Florida. This full-time opportunity comes with robust benefits including health coverage, financial security options, and career growth flexibility. The position requires MD/DO credentials certified by the Florida Board of Medicine and offers participation in inpatient and outpatient services, along with supportive resources for emotional well-being and family support. Experience in Advanced Life Support is preferred.

Qualifications

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine required prior to hire date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred, American Heart Association or Red Cross accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic skills.
• Recommend, participate, and ensure successful cost-effective care.
• Participate in academic programs (education/research) as requested.
• Provide documentation meeting insurance requirements and appeal denials in a timely manner.
• Opportunity to participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation, including on-call schedules.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Medical diagnostic and treatment skills

Clinical Decision Making

Care Coordination

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Job description

Overview

Primary Care Physician opportunity at Ascension St. Vincent's Primary Care-Nocatee in the Nocatee/Ponte Vedra/Jacksonville, FL area.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Participate in academic programs (e.g., medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide documentation that meets insurance company requirements. Appeal denials in a timely manner.
• Opportunity to participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on-call schedules.

Position Highlights

• Full-time opportunity with robust benefits
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation bonus, if applicable

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine required prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

About Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospitals

• St. Vincent’s Medical Center Riverside is a 528-bed hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1916. It is part of St. Vincent’s HealthCare and Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit healthcare system.
• St. Vincent’s Riverside is home to the largest cardiovascular program between Atlanta and Orlando.
• St. Vincent’s Southside is a 311-bed facility and joined the St. Vincent’s HealthCare family in 2008.
• St. Vincent’s Medical Center Clay County, a 134-bed hospital, opened its doors in 2013 and began an expansion that doubled its size by 2015.
• St. Vincent's St. John's is a 56-bed hospital and opened in 2022. Patients can expect excellent health care including emergency services, heart care, lab, and imaging.

About Jacksonville, FL

• Jacksonville is a growing metropolitan area with approximately 950,000 residents, not including surrounding counties.
• Jacksonville sits on the St. Johns River with the Atlantic Ocean nearby.
• Over 1,100 miles of beaches and waterways, mild climate, reasonable cost of living, professional sports teams, international airport, and a growing economy.
• Rich cultural experiences including museums, tennis, and golf courses.
• Florida has no state income tax.

About Ascension Medical Group

When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you join a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience are recognized as key to delivering excellent patient care. AMG has 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers, offering collaborative care, professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Equal Opportunity

Ascension is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or other legally protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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