Critical Care Physician
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This 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 2 FT physicians and 4 APPs
- 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
- Champion the care team experience for loved ones
- Facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model
- Shifts are 24hrs (12 onsite, 12 unattached call - APP is onsite overnight)
- At least 1 year of critical care experience is preferred
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.