Primary Care Physician

Palm Medical Centers; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus

SIGN-ON BONUS

Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Program

Flexible Spending Account

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading medical practice in Lakeland, Florida, is seeking a highly skilled Primary Care Physician to join their team. The ideal candidate will diagnose, treat, and educate patients on their health, emphasizing a patient-centric approach. This role offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work-life balance in a supportive and professional environment. Autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care are key features of this position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid medical license in Florida.
• Experience in primary care and patient engagement.
• Ability to work well in a team and lead medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients with various conditions.
• Educate patients about preventative health measures.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow-ups.
• Prescribe appropriate medicines or therapy.
• Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication skills

Clinical diagnosis

Treatment planning

Education

Active FL medical license

DEA license

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Palm Medical Centers is currently seeking highly skilled, experienced, and patient-centric primary care physicians to join our team. You would be joining a rapidly growing company and a premier team with market leading patient satisfaction scores. Palm offers you autonomy, good work/life balance and the resources to make a major impact on patient quality of life. In this position, you will diagnose, treat and counsel patients on their current medical conditions and educate patients on preventative health measures, including performing annual physicals. Showing compassion and genuine kindness with patients is a must.

Who are we?

Founded in 2013, Palm Medical Centers is a provider of value-based, capitated primary care services with a focus on high-quality clinical outcomes, cost-effective care, and a patient-centric experience. PMC operates a network of 21 medical centers across five counties in Florida with a focus on Medicare Advantage and Medicaid patients. Partnering with numerous managed care organizations, Palm Medical Centers offers comprehensive and integrated medical care to plan members with a focus on quality. For more information, please visit www.palmmedicalcenters.com.

Why choose Palm Medical Centers?

At Palm Medical Centers, we value great talent and treat our employees like family. You will be joining a premier team of healthcare professionals who take pride in caring for our patients and make the workplace a friendly atmosphere. Full-time Primary Care Physicians also enjoy these benefits at Palm Medical Centers:

• Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus
• SIGN-ON BONUS
• Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Competitive Paid Time Off, CME Time & Paid Company Holidays
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Program
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts Available
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Relocation Assistance

Job Requirements

Active FL medical license required, DEA license, Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with patients to assess their symptoms; inquire into the nature of their illness or injury
• Accurately identify and diagnose medical conditions
• Thoroughly examine patients and attend to their chief complaint
• Answer and advise on any other questions or concern the patient might have
• Assign appropriate treatment plan according to each patient’s needs
• Educate and inform patient of necessary treatment plan and any follow-up appointments
• Perform clinical tests to better inform diagnosis
• Perform in-office treatment if possible
• Look for anything unusual or abnormal
• Prescribe appropriate medicines or therapy
• Calculate correct medication dosage for each patient and educate on proper use
• Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as needed (blood/urine test, tissue samples, imagery, etc.)
• Analyze and share results of diagnostic testing with patient
• Continually chart and maintain patient information on paper and in computer system
• Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition and progress
• Refer patient to a medical specialist when needed
• Maintain confidentiality and always work with respect and integrity
• Encourage preventative health measures including proper diet, rest and exercise
• Direct, train, and supervise medical staff including nurses, physician assistants, and med techs on proper procedures and protocol
• Attend conferences and continue research in your field to stay abreast of medical innovations and breakthroughs

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Primary care specialties

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Language

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Medical License (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Sebring, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Palm Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Palm Medical Centers makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.