Physician - Rheumatologist - Southbank Downtown

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 to join a rapidly-growing practice that is well-established as the community leader in rheumatologic diseases and care.

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

 Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board eligible or certified in Rheumatology
• Active/unrestricted medical license

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred
• Licensed Physician Required
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License Required

Location

Location Overview

About Baptist Health

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. 

Baptist Health invests more than $250 million annually in social responsibility initiatives, charity care and the cost of uncompensated care. Priorities include children having access to health care, adults having access to quality care, elderly people living independent, fulfilling lives, access to mental health services, maternal and child health and other social determinants of health. Baptist Health has the area’s only dedicated heart hospital; orthopedic institute; women’s services; neurological institute, including comprehensive neurosurgical services, a comprehensive stroke center and two primary stroke centers; a Bariatric Center of Excellence; a full range of psychology and psychiatry services; urgent care services; and primary and specialty care physicians’ offices throughout Northeast Florida. The Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is a regional destination for multidisciplinary cancer care, which is clinically integrated with the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the internationally renowned cancer treatment and research institution in Houston.