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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Internal Medicine Physician | Baptist South | Florida

Internal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

Guarantee of $260K+ based upon experience

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Job Description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.

We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.

Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital. Baptist South Internal Medicine is located in one of the fastest-growing areas in Northeast Florida.

As a Family Medicine Physician with our practice, you will have the advantage of a broad-based support system through Baptist Health to provide excellent care to your patients.

What You Can Expect Guarantee of $260,000+ based upon experience Signing Bonus of $20,000 Retention Bonus in Year 2 Shared call schedule Average of 15 – 17 patients per day Epic EHR System All About the

Benefits

Multiple matching retirement savings plans Collaborative work environment Locally governed, physician led, professionally managed and community focused program ensures autonomy and a voice in your practice Financially and structurally strong; hospital employed model with 250+ physicians and 55+ outpatient offices What You Will Need MD or DO Board Certified or Board eligible Active/Unrestricted medical license Who We Are - Baptist Primary Care Baptist Primary Care is an integral component of Baptist Health, Northeast Florida’s “Most Preferred” provider since 1990 ranking highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.

Baptist Primary Care physicians enjoy the ability to build thriving practices with extensive specialty support as part of the largest and most robust physician network in the region.

With six award-winning hospitals and services spanning the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care, Baptist Health offers providers the opportunity to build exceptional careers backed by a renowned reputation, outstanding infrastructure, and a patient-centered culture at the heart of our mission.

There's a Place for You Here Whether you want to reside in Nocatee, the 12th best-selling master-planned community in America, or experience the beautiful, natural amenities that come with calling Ponte Vedra home, St. Johns county has a place for you.

Located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, (insert Nocatee or Ponte Vedra) is quickly becoming the hottest address in the Sunshine State due to its top school district access and the varied mix of home size and pricing.

St. Johns residents have access to a wide array of amenities, such as a water park, nature trails, dog parks, quick access to the St. Augustine outlets, inspiring art walks, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and so much more! With more than 1,000 new houses.

Primary Location: South - MOB III - 14534 Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations.

Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive internal medicine and preventive care to patients within a broad-based support system. Manage an average of 15 to 17 patients per day using the Epic EHR system.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible. An active and unrestricted medical license is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient CareClinical Practice Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Medicine Physician | Baptist South | Florida at Baptist Health System a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Internal Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $251k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$260k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 35 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
CME allowance
56%
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,290 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
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 · Jacksonville, 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 Baptist Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
San Antonio, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing Bonus ($20,000)
Retention Bonus (Year 2)
Multiple Matching Retirement Plans
Epic EHR
Physician-Led Governance
Collaborative Work Environment