The physician will provide medical services, evaluate and treat patients using appropriate diagnostic and treatment skills, and coordinate discharge planning with case management. Responsibilities also include participating in efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care, accepting referrals, and acting as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for hospitalized patients.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and be licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine prior to hire or transfer. Board eligibility or certification in the medical specialty is required, with Advanced Life Support being preferred.
Schedule: Full-Time; M-F (with occasional weekend rounding) Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
Productivity incentives: [RVU] CME allowance + dedicated CME days Malpractice coverage with tail This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Life at Ascension
Where purpose meets opportunity 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.
Benefits
that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
How you’ll make an impact in this role This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated general cardiologist to join an established, but growing practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
Join a team of 10 physicians and 14 APPs Practice setting: mix of outpatient clinic and inpatient rounding Employed position within a nonprofit health system Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiology Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration Champion the care team experience for loved ones Facilitate practice growth and quality care Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model About the Facility Sacred Heart Hospital was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Dental
Vision
Holidays
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Parental leave
Professional development
Prescription coverage
Health coverage
Pet insurance
Counseling
Adoption assistance
Legal insurance
HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Online learning
Peer support
Spiritual care
Stress management resources
Transportation savings
Family benefits
While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
566 bed Level I Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Destin, Panama City, and Port St.
Joe, FL) Serving a population of approximately 500,000 Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL) Sacred Heart offers the region’s only kidney transplant program, as well as physician residency programs to train the next generation of doctors in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology.
Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system About the Community Pensacola 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) Pensacola boasts a rich history including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America’s first settlement, and is home to the US Navy’s flight demonstration squadron, The Blue Angels.
Cost of living below the national average The perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center, Pensacola’s temperate and climate offer a friendly community and an unparalleled quality of life.
Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures.
Annual festivals, events, and performances display the region’s greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors that captivate the heart and history of the area.
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.
What additional preferences we're seeking #HeC
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