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Pace, Florida

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus! - Ascension Sacred Heart Health System

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Up to $50K Sign On Bonus – Pace, FL – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $50k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Current FL state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Emergency Room Pace – Pace, Florida
  • Vituity’s physician partnership culture inspires clinician retention and engagement, and supports autonomy to make local decisions.
  • Equal distribution among all practicing physicians.
  • No outside investors, external stakeholders, or long-term debt.

The Community

Pace, Florida offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and coastal convenience, making it an exceptional place to work and call home.

Located in the Florida Panhandle just northeast of Pensacola, Pace provides easy access to stunning Gulf Coast beaches like Pensacola Beach, known for its white sand and emerald waters.

  • Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby Blackwater River State Park for kayaking, hiking, and camping.
  • The community is known for its top-rated schools, family-friendly atmosphere, and strong sense of connection where neighbors truly know one another.
  • Residents experience warm, sunny summers and mild winters, ideal for year-round outdoor living.
  • Just a short drive away, Pensacola offers vibrant dining, arts, and cultural events.
  • Sports fans can cheer on the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, along with regional support for teams like the NBA Miami Heat and NHL Tampa Bay Lightning, all within reach.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide emergency medical care to patients in a fast-paced environment. They will work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible/Certified in Emergency Medicine, with a current Florida state license preferred. The position is open to qualified physicians seeking a partnership model with financial transparency and autonomy.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Decision MakingTeam CollaborationCommunity EngagementHealthcare TransformationPatient Impact

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Emergency Medicine Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 5 employers

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24
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 5 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
3% this job
CME allowance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,027 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pace

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$288k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vituity

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage
K-1 status pay structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Up to $50K sign-on bonus