Physician (Internal Medicine / Family Medicine)
Listed compensation
$225k-$245k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Job Title: Physician (Internal Medicine / Family Medicine)
- Location: Melbourne, FL & Merritt Island, FL
- Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for an adaptable Post Acute Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to oversee our post-acute clinical services across two key locations: Melbourne and Merritt Island, FL. This position focuses on delivering exceptional, hands-on care through daily rounds at our partner Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). You will serve as the primary clinical leader on-site, managing higher-risk patients and supervising a dedicated team of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Schedule: Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily rounds splitting coverage between two facility locations in Melbourne and Merritt Island.
- Perform initial assessments and evaluations for all newly admitted patients.
- Manage acute updates and coordinate care plans for higher-risk, fragile patients.
- Monitor, supervise, and collaborate closely with regional Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
Qualifications & Requirements
Board Certified (BC) or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine (Board Certification is NOT a requirement).
- Active Florida Medical License.
- ACN (Area of Critical Need) license holders are accepted and welcome to apply.
- Ability to commute seamlessly between facilities in Melbourne and Merritt Island.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $225,000 – $245,000 per year
- Time Off: 2 weeks (14 days) of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Insurance: Full Medical Malpractice Insurance coverage included
- Professional Development: CME allowance provided
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Florida Medical License and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal or Family Medicine. The ability to commute between the two specified facility locations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Florida, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$264k (50 salary observations; 244 listings), vs ~$264k nationally (1,933 salary observations; 6,588 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$235k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $227k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,038 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Florida vs national | $264k median in Florida | $264k nationally (about the same)50 state / 1,933 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$227k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Florida | 129 active | 2,617 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Family Medicine pay trend | −3.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| MASC Medical | silver tier, 76/100 · #5 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index76 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician (Internal Medicine / Family Medicine) at MASC Medical a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,038 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$235k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Melbourne
- Typical market rent
- $1,823/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.0
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.