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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Physician | Family/Internal Medicine | Florida | Baptist Primary Care Beachwalk

Internal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$260K+

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

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 Primary Care Beachwalk is one of the fastest-growing areas in Jacksonville, Florida.

As a Family Medicine Physician or Internal 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 on experience - Signing bonus of $20,000 - Retention bonus in year two - Average of 18-22 patients per day - Shared Call Schedule - Epic EHR System All About the Benefits- Comprehensive benefits package - Relocation allowance - CME credits - 401K with a 3% match What You Will Need- MD/DO - Board-certified or board eligible - Active/unrestricted medical license Who We Are - Baptist Primary CareBaptist 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 HereWhether 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 sold annually in Nocatee alone, you're sure to find one that you will love to call home.

There's a place for you here. - Over 5 years Family Practice or Internal Medicine Experience Preferred - Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred - Licensed Physician Required - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License Required Baptist Primary CareBaptist Health has the largest network of primary care providers in the Jacksonville area, with 45 offices throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

The network has more than 130 physicians, including family physicians, pediatricians & internists. Baptist is repeatedly chosen as the area's most preferred health care provider and has been chosen as one of the Best Places to Work in U.S. Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.

Primary Location: BPC - Beachwalk 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 high-quality preventive and specialty care to patients within the Baptist Primary Care network. Manage an average of 18-22 patients per day while participating in a shared call schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess an active, unrestricted medical license. Board certification or eligibility and a DEA license are required, with over 5 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License (preferred)Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient CarePreventive CareElectronic Health RecordsClinical Practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician | Family/Internal Medicine | Florida | Baptist Primary Care Beachwalk 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 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks45 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
71% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Relocation assistance
38% this job
Loan repayment
27%

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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 1,274 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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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Relocation Allowance
CME Credits
401K with 3% Match
Signing Bonus ($20,000)
Retention Bonus Year 2
Shared Call Schedule
Epic EHR System