UF Health Physician- Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician

Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician

• Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
• Federal DEA Certification

UF Health St. Johns is seeking a BC / BE Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine physician to join our established, highly respected pulmonology team that will staff our newest hospital location in St. Johns County at Durbin Park.

As part of the UF Health system, you will be a part of a system nationally and regionally recognized for excellence, you’ll practice in a collaborative, physician-led environment focused on high-quality care, strong patient outcomes, and long-term professional satisfaction.

Position Highlights

• Join a well-established team of 2 physicians and 6 APPs; APPs provide 24/7 staffing coverage.
• Light call with strong coverage support.
• Supported by a collaborative team consistently recognized for positive outcomes.
• Join a team recognized for providing Five Star treatment for COPD & Pneumonia (2) years in a row.
• EPIC EMR
• Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive compensation package
• Commencement bonus and relocation assistance available
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage with Sovereign Immunity
• Robust retirement benefits

Position Requirements

• MD/DO Degree
• Board certified
• Florida Medical License
• DEA License

About St. Johns County

St. Johns County is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable counties in Florida, consistently ranked for its exceptional quality of life, strong public schools (#1 in the state of Florida), family-friendly communities, and easy access to the Jacksonville metro area.

About UF Health Flagler:

UF Health St. Johns is a total health care enterprise aimed at advancing the physical, social and economic health of Northeast Florida communities. From serving as the lead agency for St. Johns County’s Continuum of Care with an aim to end homelessness, to bringing a new concept in health villages throughout the region, UF Health St. Johns is your caring partner throughout the journey of life. UF Health St. Johns is an extension of UF Health Flagler Hospital, which has a 130-year legacy of caring for the community. The 335-bed hospital has been named among America’s 50 Best hospitals out of nearly 4,500 nationwide.

About UF Health Durbin:

UF Health Durbin is a 42.5 acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County. Located in northeast St. Johns County, UF Health Durbin Park will include a full -service 99-bed hospital with a focus on acute, intensive, emergency care, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiovascular medicine, and women’s services as well as a multidisciplinary medical office building. Future potential site development include the ability to expand hospital beds as well as an ambulatory surgical center, outpatient imagining and additional medial office building.

We Offer Exceptional Benefits:

• Explore your benefit options at https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits/eligibility/staff-teams/
• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off including for vacations, holidays, paid family leave, and sick leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Sovereign immunity malpractice status
• No state taxes

Commensurate with education and experience.

• Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
• Federal DEA Certification

Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification

To be considered, please submit an application at Careers at UF with the following documents attached:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and consideration will continue until the positions are filled.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at https://naces.org/members/

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.