<p>A senior-focused primary care practice in Port Saint Lucie, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician to join a physician-led, team-based ambulatory practice within the WellMed network — a nationally recognized innovator in preventive care for older adults. The practice serves a panel of Medicare-age patients across Florida as part of a value-based care model backed by a Fortune 5 organization, offering clinical autonomy, robust support staff, and a compensation structure tied to quality outcomes rather than raw volume. Port Saint Lucie's warm climate, coastal lifestyle, and growing senior community make this an especially strong fit for a clinician who wants to build a meaningful, long-term panel in a thriving market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Guaranteed competitive base compensation ranging from $237,500 to $384,000 annually, with bonus eligibility on top of base; total cash compensation scales with productivity and performance over time</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term care coverage</li> <li>Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>20 days of PTO, 9 paid holidays, and 5 dedicated CME days per year with a CME allowance</li> <li>Retirement benefits including employer-funded contributions and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) for UnitedHealth Group stock, plus 401(k)</li> <li>Physician partnership opportunities and incentive programs</li> <li>Clinician learning and development programs supporting career growth into additional roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Ambulatory, outpatient-only setting focused exclusively on adult primary care for older adults — no inpatient responsibilities</li> <li>Value-based, quality-driven care model; compensation and practice metrics are built around outcomes, not visit volume</li> <li>Physician-led, team-based environment with Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) integrated into the care team — comfort collaborating with APPs is essential</li> <li>Evidence-based medicine framework with clinical resources, data analytics, and decision-support tools provided by a global health organization</li> <li>Autonomy to practice at the full scope of your license while being supported to grow your patient panel at a sustainable pace</li> <li>Part of the WellMed network, which spans more than 16,000 physician offices across Texas and Florida and cares for 900,000+ older adults</li> <li>Access to a broad specialist and hospitalist network of more than 22,000 clinicians for seamless referral and co-management</li> <li>Managed care environment with infrastructure supporting population health, preventive care initiatives, and care coordination</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), or M.B.B.S. required</li> <li>Residency training and board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine required</li> <li>Active, unrestricted Florida medical license, or Florida licensure application currently in process</li> <li>Valid DEA license required</li> <li>Comfort working collaboratively with Advanced Practice Clinicians in a team-based model</li> <li>Working knowledge of and alignment with managed care principles preferred</li> <li>Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Port Saint Lucie sits along Florida's Treasure Coast, roughly midway between Miami and Orlando, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle with year-round warm weather, Atlantic beaches, and an abundance of golf, boating, and outdoor recreation. The city is one of Florida's fastest-growing metros, with a strong and expanding senior population that directly aligns with this practice's patient focus. Affordable housing relative to South Florida, highly rated schools, and easy access to both major urban centers make Port Saint Lucie an attractive destination for physicians relocating with families or seeking a lower-stress alternative to larger metro markets.</p>