Ascension

Family Medicine PA | You are part of a bigger story of care

Apalachicola, FL

full-time
Outpatient

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Apalachicola, FL
  • Facility Name: Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - Apalachicola
  • Schedule: Full-Time
  • Productivity incentives: RVU
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
  • CME allowance

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

How you'll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.
* Join an established team of 1 physician and 1 APP
* Practice setting: outpatient
* Access to Dedicated block time | Support staff
* Employed position within a nonprofit health system
* Eligible for Florida state medical licensure and DEA registration

About the Facility

  • Sacred Heart on the Gulf opened in 2010 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Port St. Joe community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
  • 25 bed community hospital (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Panama City, and Destin, FL)
  • Serving a population of approximately 8,000
  • Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

  • Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast, consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country.
  • Port St. Joe is described as a quaint beach town with a big heart, a place where visitors instantly feel like locals thanks to some good ole southern hospitality. - Enjoy the upside of Florida with hundreds of miles of state parks, including both salt and freshwater adventures, nature, and a beautiful warm climate.
  • Plentiful fishing, scalloping, and oysters for those who enjoy fresh seafood.
  • Port St. Joe is still called the “Constitution City.” In 1837, St. Joseph was known as the largest city in the Territory of Florida, and it was here that 56 delegates gathered to draw up the constitution for Florida to become a state.
  • No state income tax

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Nurse Practitioner credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Florida Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or National Advanced Practice - Nurse Practitioner (NP) license required.

Education:

  • Master's degree of Nursing required.

Compensation Details

Benefits that help you thrive * Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options * Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance * Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays * Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning * Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources * Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits * Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Posted May 20, 2026