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Ascension
Panama City, Florida

Vascular Surgeon

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Compensation

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

  • This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated vascular surgeon to help cover an inpatient practice on a PRN basis, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Support our Level II Trauma Center for Vascular Sx coverage on a PRN basis
  • Practice setting: inpatient/OR
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Champion the care team experience for loved ones
  • Facilitate quality outcomes
  • Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model
  • Schedule: 8hrs onsite, 16hrs unattached call

About the Facility

Sacred Heart Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

200 bed Level II Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)

  • Serving a population of approximately 226,000
  • Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

Panama City is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).

No State Income Tax

  • Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
  • Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.

Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.

Located on St. Andrew's Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.

  • Why Physicians Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need
  • Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Preferred Credential(s)

Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • Work Experience
  • None required.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The vascular surgeon will provide PRN inpatient and operating room coverage for a Level II Trauma Center. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate quality outcomes and support a robust referral network.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery and hold a valid MD or DO degree. Applicants must also be eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Trauma surgeryInpatient careOperating room proceduresClinical collaborationPatient careQuality outcomes management

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 100% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $350k (middle half $275k–$595k)41 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Florida56 active1,265 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 100% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Surgery pay trend−11.1% 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.

Top contract/1099 Surgeon Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

48 jobs · 9 employers
14
$300k
20
$350k
14
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

45 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Relocation assistance
9%
Loan repayment
2%
CME allowance
2%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$650k-$650k
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#3

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#4

Vascular Surgeon | Open & Endovascular Surgery | Hollidaysburg, PA

$450k-$650k
+ 46 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,235 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources

Living in Panama City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,655/mo
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.