Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The University of Florida Department of Medicine is seeking physician applicants for two full-time clinical positions within the Division of General Internal Medicine. The successful candidates will practice as part of an academic group practice caring for a personal panel of patients as well as teaching and supervising medical students and residents in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. There is a significant emphasis on academic career development within the division with a strong record of development in medical education scholarship and collaborative research.

The Division of General Internal Medicine is comprised of 40 faculty members and advanced practitioners who together provide comprehensive adult care at over 50,000 ambulatory visits and 10,000 hospital encounters annually. The Division manages three, modern and highly resourced outpatient practices located in Gainesville, Florida. Each practice is linked to the same electronic health record system as our hospitals and a highly regarded ambulatory care scribe program is offered for all faculty. The Division is known for an innovative faculty development program which prioritizes faculty retention, well-being and advancement in academic medicine. We pride ourselves on being family oriented and leadership in promotion institutional faculty wellness initiatives.

The Department of Medicine is a national leader in multiple subspecialty areas. UF Health is one of the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health centers and includes UF Health Shands, a 1000-bed quaternary referral hospital which ranks among the top 50-hospitals in the US News & World Report Survey in 7 adult specialties. The University of Florida Health Science Center has a unique constellation of six health colleges and nine-centers and institutes all located on a single campus. The University of Florida is a Top 10 public research university and includes substantial resources to support teaching, research, and collaboration. The University of Florida Health Science Center features one of only 2 Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI) hubs in the state of Florida. The CTSI features a Training and Research Academy for Clinical and Translational Science for early career faculty seeking to develop research skills and pursue careers as clinical investigators.

The Gainesville, Florida region has an inexpensive cost of living, nationally ranked public middle and high schools, and superb weather with multiple year-round recreational opportunities including biking, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling and cave diving. Pristine wilderness areas, coastal communities, famous theme parks, and other attractions are within a short driving distance. Gainesville Regional Airport provides non-stop service to three major international air travel hubs.

Requisite attributes include a commitment to service, a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow’s doctors. Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible and eligible for a Florida Medical License. Annual salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and education.

Applicants should have a record of distinguished accomplishments and proficiency in clinical duties, administration, and clinical investigation to include mentoring new physicians, fostering a progressive and dynamic work environment, and promoting teaching and research.

Rank and Tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications.

SALARY: Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible and eligible for a Florida Medical License.