UF Health Regional Physician (Primary Care Physician)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking multiple full-time Primary Care Physicians to provide and manage direct patient care across UF Health Central Florida sites in Lake County. Physicians will evaluate, diagnose, treat, and coordinate care for a defined patient population, working collaboratively with pharmacists, NPs, and nursing staff.

Applicants must hold an active Florida medical license (Chapter 458) and have completed a residency (or have equivalent substituted experience).

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience.
• Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, diagnoses and treatment.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff.
• Review incoming reports (lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow up in a timely manner.
• Prescribe pharmaceuticals and other medications as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement objectives, meetings, and clinical protocols.

Skills

Clinical patient care

Team collaboration

Prescribing medications

Medical knowledge

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency completed

Job description

UF Health Regional Physician (Primary Care Physician) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)

Job No: 541723

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Lake

Categories: Allied Health, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29760900 - MD-RPN CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH

Job Description

Classification Title:

UFHealth Physician (Primary Care Physician)

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes* plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Job Description:

UF Health Central Florida, formerly known as Central Florida Health and acquired by the University of Florida Health in January 2020, is an award-winning, locally owned and governed not-for-profit healthcare system and the largest, most comprehensive provider of healthcare services in the region. We care for patients in Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties through inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health The Villages Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health The Villages Rehabilitation Hospital, adult inpatient psychiatric services at the UF Health Leesburg Hospital Senior Behavioral Health Center and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. As a premier healthcare provider, UF Health Central Florida takes pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and residents of the communities we serve.

UF Health Central Florida is currently seeking multiple full-time Primary Care Physicians. These physicians will provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.

This Physician provides a full scope of clinical patient care and services that fall under the field of training including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care, and health maintenance to patients at UF Health Regional Network clinical sites. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Working collaboratively with members of the healthcare team including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and nursing staff
• Reviews incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) and follow up in a timely manner
• Prescribing pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions
• Refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program or patient care unit
• Directing and coordinating the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required
• Following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• As appropriate to the position, participating in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs
• Participating in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical and operational meetings as requested
• Assisting in updating protocols and principles of practice, as requested

Expected Salary

Commensurate with experience and education.

Required Qualifications

Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes* plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred

Specialty License or Certification; Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.