Ascension

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

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

full-time
Outpatient

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.

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