Ascension
Family Medicine PA | You are part of a bigger story of care
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Your future role at a glance
- Location: Destin/Miramar Beach, FL
- Facility Name: Ascension Sacred Heart Primary Care - The Market Shops
- 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 2 physicians and 2 APPs
* Practice setting: outpatient
* Call structure: rotating call outpatient only
* 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 Emerald Coast opened in 2003, to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Destin community: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
- 80 bed community hospital (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, FL)
- Serving a population of approximately 14,000
- Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
About the Community
- Destin is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country)
- Destin boasts North America's largest charter fishing fleet with the quickest and best access to deep water fishing on the Gulf Coast.
- No state income tax
- Schools in the top 15% in the nation
- Rapidly growing community
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.
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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 *Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.* E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.
Posted May 5, 2026