Senior Physician - Primary Care Leader

Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Senior Physician - Primary Care for NFETC in Gainesville. The role requires independent judgment, collaboration across programs, and attention to detail in medical care for residents.

Responsibilities include physical exams on admissions, preventive medicine, referrals to specialists, and adherence to training and TB testing requirements, with a focus on high-quality patient care in a forensic mental health setting.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a physician pursuant to Chapter 458, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of medicine; or
• Licensure as an osteopathic physician pursuant to Chapter 459, Florida Statutes, and two years of post-licensure professional experience in the practice of osteopathic medicine; or
• Certification by a recognized board in a medical specialty area can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations on admissions and annually thereafter; document thoroughly and prescribe as per procedures.
• Ensure preventive practices and procedures follow DCF Operating Procedures for Preventive Medicine.
• Refer residents to medical specialists and insurers’ reports evaluated and used in care.
• Attend yearly training (CPR, First Aid, MANDT, TB testing) and maintain competency.

Education

FL Medical License (Chapter 458) or Osteopathic (Chapter 459) with 2 years post-licensure experience

Job description

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) seeks a Senior Physician - Primary Care for NFETC in Gainesville. The role requires independent judgment, collaboration across programs, and attention to detail in medical care for residents.

Responsibilities include physical exams on admissions, preventive medicine, referrals to specialists, and adherence to training and TB testing requirements, with a focus on high-quality patient care in a forensic mental health setting.