Primary Care Physician | Jacksonville, FL | $221K–$315K
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$221k-$316k
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Job Description
Primary Care Physician | Jacksonville, FL | $221K–$315K
Senior-Focused Primary Care | Ambulatory Care Center | Jacksonville, Florida
- Kerry Martin, MSN, RN
- Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
- Call or Text: 608-216-2928
- Email: kerry@heartlinestaffing.com
- LinkedIn: View Kerry's LinkedIn
Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Heartline Staffing is hiring a Primary Care Physician in Jacksonville, Florida.
Position Overview
- Provide direct patient care and assessments primarily in an ambulatory health care center
- Occasionally care for patients in acute care, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, and home settings, depending on the assignment
- Key member of the clinical operations team, delivering geriatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care planning, health education, and referrals
- Join a rapidly expanding, physician-led organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of seniors
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Base salary range of $221,141 – $315,915 annually
- Position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions
- Primarily ambulatory practice with variety across care settings
- Opportunity to lead practice improvement, quality, and innovation
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team model
- Comprehensive benefits, career development, and advancement opportunities
Schedule & Practice Model
- Primarily ambulatory health care center
- Occasional acute care, nursing home, SNF, and home visits depending on assignment
- Participation in clinical rounds, conferences, and quality meetings
- Schedule details shared during your recruiter conversation
Clinical Responsibilities
- Function independently as a primary care practitioner within a patient care team
- Independently assess acute and non-acute clinical problems
- Perform and document physical assessments and patient histories, analyze trends, and develop and implement patient management plans
- Plan care based on in-depth knowledge of the patient population, considering cultural background, level of understanding, personality, and support systems; serve as patient advocate
- Write admission, transfer, and discharge orders
- Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies, and order appropriate medications and treatments
- Refer patients for specialty consultation and case management as indicated
- Document through in-depth progress notes and summaries
- Participate in patient care rounds and conferences and communicate management strategies to the care team
- Recognize situations requiring immediate attention and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary
- Work with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and caregivers to transition patients to a lower level of care when medically appropriate
- Facilitate patient and family conferences on treatment goals, education, and needs
- Support informed decisions about goals of care, palliative care, and hospice
- Manage resource utilization and reimbursement for services
- Participate in risk and quality management programs and collaborate to improve care delivery
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $221,141 – $315,915 annually
- Final compensation depends on experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors
- Position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Requirements
- MD or DO in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty REQUIRED
- Current, active Florida medical license or ability to obtain one REQUIRED
- Board eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty REQUIRED
- Current DEA number for Schedule II–V controlled substances REQUIRED
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the first 90 days of employment REQUIRED
- Ability to function independently and in collaboration with other health care professionals
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and practice innovation
- Leadership skills to guide change and foster collaboration with patients, care teams, and stakeholders
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to coach patients and caregivers toward positive behavioral change
- Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or a similar specialty preferred
- Once board certified, maintain certification through MOC, CME, and/or board exams as required
Not ready to formally apply? That is completely fine. Many providers prefer a brief, confidential conversation first. You are welcome to call or text Kerry directly at 608-216-2928.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide direct patient care, including geriatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning within an ambulatory care setting. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage patient transitions and facilitate care conferences.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$269k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Purple Cow Recruiting holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 256 active listings.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$269k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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