Primary Care Physician - Competitive Pay, Value-Based Care

Upperline Health; Starke (FL); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay up to $300K

Starting bonus $50K

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with matching

PTO and parental leave

Malpractice, licensure and board dues

CME expense allotment

Job summary

Upperline Health in Starke, FL is seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to deliver thoughtful, value-based care for medically complex patients.

This clinic-based role emphasizes chronic disease management, prevention, and long-term outcomes, with predictable hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm) and no nights or weekends. Competitive pay up to $300K, a $50K starting bonus, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.
• Successful completion of accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program required.
• Board certification or board eligibility required.
• Medical license required - active license preferred or the ability to obtain within applicable timeframe.
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility required.
• BLS certification and maintenance.
• Open to experienced or new graduate providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a defined patient population, many with chronic conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease and mobility limitations.
• Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate, working with Upperline Health specialists and care teams to proactively manage conditions, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.
• Conduct patient assessments through medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Coordinate and manage referrals to specialists and follow up on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive health strategies.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Comply with clinical policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Chronic disease management

Team coordination

Patient communication

Education

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

Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Board certification or board eligibility

Active medical license or ability to obtain

DEA registration or eligibility

BLS certification

Open to experienced or new graduate providers

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Upperline Health is redefining primary care for medically complex patients through a value-based, outcomes‑driven care model.

We are seeking a Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) for our Starke, FL Clinic who wants to practice thoughtful, value-based care medicine.

This is a clinic-based role within an integrated specialty and primary care organization, focused on chronic disease management, prevention, and long-term patient outcomes.

About the Role:

• Predictable hours and sustainable workload; Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, no nights and weekends. Flexible scheduling options available to support work-life balance.
• Established patient panel with manageable volume and sustainable pace
• No hospital call; light outpatient phone call only
• The ability to impact long-term outcomes, not just treating symptoms
• As Upperline continues to expand its innovative approach to complex chronic care, this role offers career growth, leadership development and partnership opportunities.

This position provides a unique outpatient-only opportunity to practice within a multidisciplinary care model designed to proactively manage primary care needs along with Chronic Disease Management. Upperline Health providers coordinate patients’ care among a team of specialists - Podiatric Physicians and Surgeons, Primary Care Physicians, Endocrinologists, Advanced Practice Providers, Care Navigators, Pharmacists, Dieticians, and Social Workers for integrated treatment that addresses patients’ immediate and long-term health needs. We put patients at the center of value-based care. This is a unique role designed for physicians who want more than traditional primary care.

• Market leading pay up to $300K annually
• $50K Starting bonus
• Competitive benefits - comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401K (matching), PTO and parental leave
• Medical malpractice, licensure and board dues paid annually
• CME expense allotment

What you’ll do:

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a defined patient population, many with chronic conditions such as diabetes, vascular disease and mobility limitations.
• Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate, working with Upperline Health specialists and care teams to proactively manage conditions, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.
• Conduct patient assessments through medical history, physical exams, and diagnostic evaluation.
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.
• Coordinate and manage referrals to specialists and follow up on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive health strategies.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Comply with clinical policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required
• Successful completion of accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program required
• Board certification or board eligibility required
• Medical license required - active license preferred or the ability to obtain within applicable timeframe
• Possession of DEA registration or eligibility required
• BLS certification and maintenance
• Open to experienced or new graduate providers

Why Starke, FL?

Starke offers a small-town community atmosphere with lower cost of living, easy access to Gainesville and Jacksonville, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community with significant healthcare needs.

If you’re a Primary Care Physician looking to practice medicine differently — with the support, compensation, and mission alignment to do it well — we invite you to explore a career with Upperline Health.

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