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Vera Whole Health
Arcadia, Florida

General Physician

Primary CareFull-Time

Listed compensation

$192k-$288k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary

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Practice Meaningful Medicine Just 30 Minutes from Punta Gorda

Are you a physician who believes in building lasting patient relationships, improving quality of life, and making a real difference in your community?

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How will you make an impact & Requirements

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We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) to join our growing team in Arcadia, Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity to care for a predominantly senior patient population while practicing medicine the way it was meant to be practiced: with purpose, continuity, and a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management.

Serving a community with significant healthcare needs, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients who value and depend on quality primary care.

Why Arcadia?

Nestled in the heart of Southwest Florida, Arcadia offers small-town charm, affordable living, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Physicians enjoy the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while benefiting from a relaxed lifestyle and lower cost of living.

Located just 30 minutes from Punta Gorda, Arcadia provides easy access to waterfront dining, shopping, boating, Gulf Coast beaches, and Punta Gorda Airport. You'll enjoy the amenities of a vibrant coastal community while practicing in a close-knit town where your work truly matters.

About the Role

As a Primary Care Physician, you will serve as the cornerstone of care for an established panel of adult and geriatric patients. Working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary care team, you will focus on improving health outcomes, preventing hospitalizations, and helping patients successfully manage chronic conditions.

Common Conditions Managed Include

  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Coronary artery disease
  • COPD and respiratory disorders
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Arthritis and mobility limitations
  • Multiple chronic comorbidities common within the Medicare population

This role is ideal for a physician who values continuity of care, patient education, and long-term relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care services for adult and geriatric patients
  • Diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
  • Develop individualized care plans focused on prevention and wellness
  • Conduct annual wellness visits and preventive screenings
  • Coordinate care with specialists, hospitals, and ancillary providers
  • Educate patients and families on disease management and healthy lifestyle choices
  • Participate in quality and outcome-driven initiatives
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to support patient success

Qualifications

  • Required
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
  • Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain
  • DEA certification
  • Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Preferred
  • Experience caring for Medicare and senior populations
  • Chronic disease management experience
  • Value-based care experience
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus

Compensation & Benefits

  • We recognize the value our physicians bring and offer a highly competitive package that includes:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance and quality-based incentive opportunities
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • CME allowance and paid CME time
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Supportive clinical and administrative staff
  • Predictable schedule promoting work-life balance

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

This is more than a primary care position. It is an opportunity to become a trusted healthcare partner in a community where many patients face complex chronic health challenges and need a physician who genuinely cares about their long-term well-being.

If you are passionate about helping seniors live healthier, more independent lives and want to practice medicine in a setting where relationships matter, we would love to hear from you.

Reach out today and learn how you can help transform healthcare for the residents of Arcadia, Florida.

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Compensation Range

  • $192,153.00 to
  • $288,230.00

The anticipated base salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Geriatric medicineDiabetes managementHypertension managementCongestive heart failure managementCoronary artery disease managementCOPD managementChronic kidney disease managementCare coordinationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Primary Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$240k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $232k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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 ~$240k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$17k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Primary Care Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 37 employers

21
<$325k
6
$325k-350k
14
$350k-375k
6
$375k-400k
3
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Loan repayment
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$291k-$415k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,311 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Arcadia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$275k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$956/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Vera Whole Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Myers, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Performance and quality-based incentives
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
CME allowance and paid CME time
Malpractice insurance coverage