Critical Care Physician

Critical Care Physician OpportunityThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced critical care physician to help support an established practice at our Level II trauma center in Panama City.Join a team of two full-time physicians and four advanced practice providers. Practice setting: primarily inpatient ICU. Employed position within a nonprofit health system. Board certified in critical care. Eligible for 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 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.