Physician, Hospitalist

• Specialty: Hospitalist
• Schedule: Part-Time (0.6 FTE); each shift is 12hrs onsite and 12hrs of unattached call
• Call Schedule: 12 hours unattached per shift
• Practice Detail: 1 physician on per shift
• EMR System: Cerner
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf
• Location: Port St. Joe, FL

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

• 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: 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

Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf is looking for a BC/BE Hospitalist physician in Port St. Joe, FL to cover Part-Time shifts from time to time.

Position Highlights:

• Located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of FL
• Daily census usually around 5 
• collegial staff

About Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf 

As part of Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Sacred Heart offers:

• Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. 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. 
• Sacred Heart Health System includes hospital campuses in Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, Florida, as well as The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital, and Sacred Heart Medical Group, the largest network of primary care and specialty physicians in Northwest Florida. 
• Sacred Heart Hospital on the Gulf is a 19-bed community hospital located in Port St. Joe, Fla., that opened its doors to patient care in March 2010. The hospital features a 24-hour emergency department, as well as inpatient care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and a helipad for Sacred Heart regional air ambulance service to provide rapid transportation of trauma and critically ill patients. 

About Port St. Joe 

• Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country. 
• Port St. Joe is described as a quaint beach town with a big heart, a place where visitors instantly feel like locals thanks to some good ole southern hospitality. - Enjoy the upside of Florida with hundreds of miles of state parks, including both salt and freshwater adventures, nature, and a beautiful warm climate. Port St. Joe and Gulf county are often referred to as “one of Florida’s best kept secrets.” - Plentiful fishing, scalloping, and oysters for those who enjoy fresh seafood. - In 1837, St. Joseph was known as the largest city in the Territory of Florida. It was here that 56 delegates gathered to draw up the constitution for Florida to become a state. Port St. Joe is still called the “Constitution City.” 

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 2,000 sites of care and 7,600 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

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.

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