About this role
We Are Hiring
Location: Panama City Beach, FL
Facility Name: Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - Panama City Beach
Schedule: Full-Time
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
CME allowance + dedicated CME days
Malpractice coverage with tail
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
What You Will Do
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 2 physician and 2 APPs
- 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 Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
- 200 bed Level II Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)
- Serving a population of approximately 226,000
- Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
About the Community
- Panama City 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).
- No state income tax
- Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
- Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
- Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
- Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
What You Will 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.