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Panama City, Florida

Physician - Nocturnist - Hospital Medicine - Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Panama City, FL – Seeking Hospital 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

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Hospital Medicine physicians.
  • Current FL state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Bay – Panama City, Florida
  • Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Receiving Center, and Stroke Center.
  • 200-bed facility with a 20-bed closed ICU.
  • Annual volume of 36,500.
  • 18-20 encounters per day and 10-14 encounters per night.
  • No procedures or vent management required.

The Community

Panama City, Florida, located on the Gulf Coast, is a dynamic city blending natural beauty with a thriving community.

Famous for its sugar-white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, it offers unparalleled outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, and boating.

Landmarks include St. Andrews State Park, a haven for nature lovers, and Panama City Marina, a hub for waterfront dining and entertainment.

Seasonal weather features warm, sunny summers and mild winters, allowing year-round enjoyment of outdoor attractions.

  • The city is also a short drive from cultural and historical sites in Apalachicola and Destin.
  • Panama City’s growing economy, excellent schools, and strong sense of community make it appealing to families and professionals alike.
  • Sports enthusiasts can engage in local recreational leagues and enjoy regional college football events.

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

Provide hospital medicine services including patient encounters and clinical management at a 200-bed facility. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a Level II Trauma Center environment.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Board Certified physician in Hospital Medicine. A current Florida state medical license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical expertiseTrauma careStroke careSTEMI managementInpatient careMedical diagnosisTreatment planningCollaborationCommunication

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 31 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

In Florida, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$363k (25 salary observations; 224 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (581 salary observations; 3,317 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$275k–$900kHospital Medicine median $275k (middle half $260k–$350k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Florida vs national$363k median in Florida$306k nationally (+19%)25 state / 581 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$568k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Florida95 active1,218 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 65% no call · 26% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Hospital Medicine pay trend+2.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$588k midpoint, that is roughly $24k–$41k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

7 jobs
2
<$375k
0
$375k-395k
2
$395k-445k
1
$445k
2
$900k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

Vituity · Everett, Washington

$275k-$900k
#2

Physician - Hospital Medicine - Nocturnist

Med America · Warner Robins, Georgia

$275k-$900k
#3

CDI Physician Advisor, Greater East Bay

$278k-$445k
#4

Hospitalist

$118k-$400k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 2.1
Better work-life than 50% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,207 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
Partnership model with K-1 status
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts

Living in Panama City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,697/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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