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Pensacola, Florida

Physician - Nocturnist - Hospital Medicine - Up to $50K Sign On Bonus!

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Up to $50K Sign On Bonus – Pensacola, FL – Seeking Hospital Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $50k sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Internal Medicine and Family Practice physicians for Hospitalist opportunity.
  • Current FL state license is a plus.
  • Visa Candidates encouraged to apply.

The Practice

  • Ascension Sacred Heart – Pensacola, Florida
  • Level II Trauma Center and Nationally Certified Stroke Center.
  • 566-bed facility with most sub-specialty backup excluding dermatology and rheumatology.
  • 16-22 encounters per hospitalist per day and 12-14 encounters per hospitalist per night.
  • Closed ICU with no procedures required.
  • On-site intensivists, imaging, and labs.
  • The region’s only peds trauma referral center and high-risk pregnancy center.

The Community

Pensacola, Florida, known as the “City of Five Flags,” is a coastal gem blending rich history, natural beauty, and vibrant living.

Located in the westernmost part of the Florida Panhandle, it boasts pristine beaches like Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key with sugar-white sands and turquoise waters.

Landmarks include the National Naval Aviation Museum, home to the renowned Blue Angels, and Historic Pensacola Village, which showcases the city’s colonial heritage.

Residents enjoy a variety of activities, from kayaking and fishing to attending festivals and live music events.

  • Seasonal weather features mild winters and warm, sunny summers, ideal for outdoor recreation.
  • Pensacola's thriving economy, affordable cost of living, and friendly neighborhoods attract families and professionals.
  • Sports enthusiasts can cheer for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, a minor league baseball team.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hospitalist care for patients at Ascension Sacred Heart, managing 16-22 encounters per day or 12-14 per night. Collaborate with an integrated healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in a closed ICU environment.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Board Certified physician in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. A current Florida state medical license is considered a plus for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical carePatient managementTrauma careStroke careHospitalist services

Hospital 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 ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $568k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Hospital Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in hospital medicineranked against 1,169 Hospital Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$275k–$900kHospital Medicine median $270k (middle half $260k–$291k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$568k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Hospital Medicine listings in Florida80 active1,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-on · loan repaymentFlorida Physician listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine hiring demand#18 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 49 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 402 postings, 440 closed
New Hospital Medicine listings424 in the last 30 days425 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Hospital Medicine pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,169 Hospital Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 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. At the posted ~$588k midpoint, that is roughly $24k–$41k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,169 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Med America

Hospitals and Health Care
Emeryville, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $50K Sign-On Bonus
Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, Life and AD&D Coverage
K-1 Partnership Pay Structure
401K Plan with High Tax Reduction
Annual Profit Distribution/Cash Bonus
EAP and Travel Assistance
Student Loan Refinancing Discounts

Living in Pensacola

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,640/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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