Family Medicine Physician | Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, FL
Compensation
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Job Description
Join our growing Family Medicine team and practice in one of the most desirable communities in Florida—Lakewood Ranch! We are seeking an experienced Family physician to build a new practice in partnership with Lakewood Ranch Medical Group, backed by the region’s most robust physician network.
- Quick Facts
- Employment Type: Full-Time, outpatient only
- Call: None
- Patient Volume: 20–22 patients per day
- Location: Waterside or Center Point - Lakewood Ranch, FL
- Practice Setting: Outpatient Family Medicine practice
- Support / Care Team: Collaborative network of physicians, APPs, and support staff
- EMR: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive Family Medicine care for all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Collaborate closely with physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and support staff in a team-based culture
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation with productivity potential
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- CME allowance and paid malpractice coverage
- No state income tax in Florida
Qualifications
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Family Medicine
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
About the Organization & Community
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is a Joint Commission–accredited, award-winning hospital located in one of Florida’s fastest-growing communities. The medical center has over 750 affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals and is undergoing a $120 million expansion, including a new 5-story tower with ICU and progressive care units opening in 2026.
Discover Life on Florida’s Gulf Coast
Lakewood Ranch has ranked as the #1 multi-generational community in the U.S. since 2018. It offers exceptional schools, master-planned neighborhoods, golf, trails, parks, wellness amenities, and proximity to Gulf Coast beaches. Premier shopping and dining are available at University Town Center, the lifestyle hub of Sarasota-Bradenton.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
- If you are looking for a rewarding hospital-based Family Medicine position with an exceptional work-life balance in one of Florida’s most desirable coastal communities, this opportunity delivers.
- If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:
- Nathan Arnett
- Physician Recruiter
- Nathan.Arnett@uhsinc.com
- 949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)
Manatee Memorial Hospital | Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | Wellington Regional Medical Center | Alan B. Miller Medical Center
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | uhs.com
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Florida, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$263k (38 salary observations; 258 listings), vs ~$271k nationally (1,432 salary observations; 7,264 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Family Medicine median $245k (middle half $228k–$269k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $263k median in Florida | $271k nationally (−3%)38 state / 1,432 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Florida | 133 active | 2,618 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #10 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 857 postings, 907 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 2,273 in the last 30 days | 1,333 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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