Family Medicine Physician
About the role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network. Join an established team of 1 physician and 1 APP.
Facility
Practice setting: outpatient
Call structure: rotating call outpatient only
Access to Dedicated block time | Support staff
Employed position within a nonprofit health system
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine MD/DO
Eligible for Florida state medical licensure and DEA registration
About The Facility
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast opened in 2003, to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Destin community: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
80 bed community hospital (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, FL)
Serving a population of approximately 14,000
Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
About The Community
Destin is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country)
Destin boasts North America’s largest charter fishing fleet with the quickest and best access to deep water fishing on the Gulf Coast.
No state income tax
Schools in the top 15% in the nation
Rapidly growing community
What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
What Additional Preferences We're Seeking
No additional preferences
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal employment opportunity employer
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