Physician - Rheumatologist - Baptist Health

Job Summary

Northeast Florida’s largest and most preferred health system, featuring the region’s most comprehensive network of primary care and specialty physicians, is seeking a full-time Rheumatologist Physician to join a rapidly-growing practice that is well-established as the community leader in rheumatologic diseases and care.

We have 4 Rheumatology locations throughout Jacksonville to include the Beaches (Baptist Medical Center Beaches), Bartram Park (Baptist Medical Center South), Fleming Island (Baptist Medical Center Clay) and Southbank (Downtown Jacksonville). For more information regarding our specific locations - https://www.baptistjax.com/doctors/baptist-rheumatology/locations

Baptist Rheumatology is a hospital-affiliated physician group and enjoys being part of the Baptist Health system which has been chosen as the region’s most preferred health system since 1990, ranking highest in the category of best doctors, best nurses, best quality and best reputation.

• The region’s largest and most comprehensive primary care network featuring more than 60 locations to support the growth of and collaborate with the specialty physician network
• Five nationally accredited, magnet designated hospitals fully integrated with the physician network
• Competitive compensation package includes: benefits, generous relocation allowance, commencement bonus and CME

There's a Place For You Here

Come experience a different side of life here in northeast Florida. A vibrant mix of old southern charm and modern Florida flair makes Jacksonville exceptionally different from anywhere else. From the Jacksonville Jazz Festival to the Riverside Arts Market to the indie films shown at the Sun Ray Cinema, culture thrives here. With warm temperatures throughout the year feel free to do yoga while paddleboarding on the Intracoastal, take in the sounds of nature at the Timucuan Preserve or lounge in the sand at the lively Jacksonville Beach. It’s true that Jacksonville has 22 miles of beaches, the nation’s largest park system, world-class fishing, historic neighborhoods, eclectic museums, a vibrant street art scene, creative coastal cuisine and delicious craft beer, but your new home could too! There’s a place for you here. 

Education Required

Doctorate of Medicine

Education Preferred

Doctorate of Medicine

Experience

• Over 5 years Family Practice Experience Preferred
• Over 5 years Pediatric Experience Preferred
• 1-2 years Rheumotology Experience Preferred

License and Certification

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology Required
• Active/unrestricted medical license in Florida Required
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred

Location

Location Overview

Baptist Health, founded in 1955, is North Florida’s most comprehensive health care system and the area’s only non-profit, mission-driven, locally governed health care provider. Baptist Health has over 200 points of care throughout the Northeast Florida region, including our six award-winning hospitals: Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Clay, Baptist Medical Center Nassau and Baptist Medical Center South. The most preferred health care system in the region, Baptist Health also includes 57 primary care offices, as well as home health, behavioral health, pastoral care, rehabilitation services, occupational health and urgent care.

Beyond family practice, internal medicine and pediatric practices, Baptist Primary Care Specialty practices include Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Infectious Diseases. Other specialty groups include Baptist Urology, Baptist Pulmonology, Baptist ENT, Baptist Neurology, Lyerly Neurosurgery, Baptist Heart Specialists, Baptist OB/GYN – Nassau, Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute,  Southeast Gynecologic Oncology Associates, and Baptist Radiology Oncology. 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.