Family Medicine Physician

We Are HiringLocation: Santa Rosa Beach, FLFacility Name: Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - Mack BayouSchedule: Full-TimeSign-on bonus and relocation assistance availableCME allowance + dedicated CME daysMalpractice coverage with tailThis job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.What You Will DoThis 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 1 physician and 1 APPPractice setting: outpatientCall structure: rotating call outpatient onlyAccess to Dedicated block time | Support staffEmployed position within a nonprofit health systemBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine MD/DOEligible for Florida state medical licensure and DEA registrationAbout the FacilitySacred Heart Emerald Coast opened in 2003, to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Destin community: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.80 bed community hospital (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, FL)Serving a population of approximately 14,000Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health systemAbout the CommunityDestin 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)Destin boasts North America's largest charter fishing fleet with the quickest and best access to deep water fishing on the Gulf Coast.No state income taxSchools in the top 15% in the nationRapidly growing communityWhy Physicians Choose AscensionPhysician-led, collaborative cultureLong-term practice stabilityNational network with local autonomyMission-centered care rooted in serviceWhat You Will NeedLicensure / 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.Additional PreferencesNo additional preferencesVisa EligibilityNoneEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.Why Join Our Team?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.BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your communityBenefit 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.