<p>A Facility Medical Director opportunity is available in Bradenton, Florida — a leadership-track, in-person role embedded within an established acute care setting on Florida's Gulf Coast. This position combines direct clinical practice with administrative oversight, making it an ideal fit for a physician ready to shape departmental culture, quality metrics, and provider performance while maintaining hands-on patient care. Bradenton's proximity to Tampa and its year-round coastal lifestyle add a compelling quality-of-life dimension to an already substantive clinical leadership role.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options</li> <li>Flexible time off structure</li> <li>Professional liability insurance coverage included</li> <li>Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings through a dedicated learning platform</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility Medical Director role combining clinical practice with site-level administrative and quality leadership</li> <li>In-person, on-site position based in Bradenton, FL</li> <li>Leadership responsibilities include oversight of provider performance, departmental operations, and quality initiatives</li> <li>Supported by a national clinical infrastructure with resources, protocols, and best-practice frameworks</li> <li>Access to a broad network of subspecialty and operational support across a large multi-site physician group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree with board certification or board eligibility in the relevant specialty</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Prior clinical leadership, medical directorship, or department chair experience preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage provider relations, quality improvement, and facility-level operations</li> <li>Must be able to commute to or relocate to Bradenton, FL — in-person presence required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bradenton sits on Florida's Gulf Coast at the mouth of the Manatee River, just south of Tampa Bay — offering white-sand beaches, a vibrant arts scene anchored by the Village of the Arts district, and year-round warm weather that draws both families and outdoor enthusiasts. The cost of living remains notably lower than coastal metros of comparable size, and the Tampa–St. Petersburg metropolitan area is less than an hour away, providing access to major airports, professional sports, and a full range of urban amenities. Top-rated public and private schools, a growing healthcare corridor, and a strong sense of community make Bradenton a genuinely attractive destination for physicians relocating with families.</p>