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Baptist Health System
Jacksonville, Florida

Physician - Medical Director & Chief Attending Physician - River Garden

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Pay as listed: Guarantee of $230,000 · Jacksonville, Florida · pays below the median of 33 Family Medicine listings (22nd percentile).

Listed compensation

Guarantee of $230K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 2mo 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 – River Garden is located in one of the fastest-growing areas in Northeast Florida. As a Medical Director & Chief Attending Physician, you will oversee care, treatment, and services provided to patients and residents. Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement, Infection Control and Prevention, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Resident Care, Department meetings. Assumes and demonstrates responsibility for safe work practices.

What You Can Expect

  • Guarantee of $230,000
  • Signing bonus of $20,000
  • Average of 10-15 patients per day
  • Light call
  • 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 in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
  • Active/unrestricted medical license
  • 5 years of experience, preferably in long term care
  • Experience in geriatrics
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

There's a Place for You Here

Imagine a city with sunshine most of the year, where the beach is practically your backyard. That's Jacksonville, Florida. It's the largest city in the state, but with a surprisingly relaxed vibe. Here's a breakdown to give you a taste:

Beach Bum Paradise: Jacksonville boasts miles of gorgeous coastline with Atlantic Ocean waves and white sand beaches. Perfect for catching sunshine, building sandcastles, or trying your hand at surfing.

River City Charm: The St. Johns River winds through the heart of Jacksonville, offering scenic boat tours, kayaking adventures, and a chance to spot dolphins.

Urban Oasis: Don't be fooled by the beaches, Jacksonville has a vibrant downtown area. Explore museums, catch a concert or a Jacksonville Jaguars game, and find some delicious local eats.

Southern Hospitality: Jacksonville is known for its friendly locals. Expect smiles, helpful directions, and maybe even a recommendation for the best place to get fresh seafood.

Something for Everyone: Whether you're a history buff exploring the Cummer Museum, a nature lover checking out the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve, or a foodie sampling barbecue and fresh seafood, Jacksonville has something to offer.

Daily Adventure: Jacksonville is a great launch pad for exploring other parts of Florida. Take a day trip to St. Augustine, the nation's oldest permanently occupied city, or head south to Orlando for theme park thrills.

Primary Location

BPC - River Garden

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director & Chief Attending Physician will oversee patient care, treatment, and services at the River Garden facility. They are responsible for participating in quality assurance, infection control, and department meetings while ensuring safe work practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD/DO degree with an active, unrestricted medical license and board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine. A minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in long-term care or geriatrics, is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Medical leadershipClinical oversightWritten communication

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$230k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $222k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 46% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Medical Director & Chief Attending Physician - River Garden at Baptist Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 20,977 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$230k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Family Medicine Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution47 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
60% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Relocation assistance
38% this job
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,537 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo≈ 8% 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
Relocation allowance
CME credits
401k with 3% match
Comprehensive benefits package