Family Medicine Physician

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).

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

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.

Equal employment opportunity employer

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.