UF Health St. Johns| Pediatrics| Physician| Beach Life

UF Health St. Johns| Pediatrics| Physician| Beach Life

 

Position Overview                                                                

UF Health St. Johns is seeking a compassionate, team‑oriented physician to join a growing practice dedicated to delivering exceptional care to children and families. This position offers the opportunity to step into a community‑focused environment with a strong patient base and a collaborative group of providers and staff. The practice emphasizes high‑quality, family‑centered care and values physicians who are committed to building long‑term relationships with patients. With the region’s rapid population growth, excellent schools, and an appealing coastal lifestyle, this role provides both professional stability and an outstanding quality of life. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about contributing to a positive workplace culture and helping shape the continued expansion of pediatric services in the area. Florida medical license, DEA certification, and ABMS board-certification/eligibility are required. Base salary is based on experience and guaranteed with significant productivity incentives and benefits.

 

Position Highlights:

• Competitive salary with quarterly productivity incentive and a comprehensive benefit package including
• Health insurance, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a 4% employer retirement contribution
• 30 days of paid time off per year that is inclusive of vacation, sick, and holiday
• Professional expense allowance plus 5 CME days/year
• Eligible employer for federal PSLF program
• Medical malpractice coverage and Florida sovereign immunity
• Epic EMR with DAX (ambient listening tool/AI scribe)
• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm with flexible schedule options after ramp up period
• Approximately 18-22 patient visits per day

 

About UF Health St. Johns

UF Health St. Johns is a vibrant, patient-centered health system known for its commitment to exceptional care, clinical experience, and community well-being. As part of the University of Florida’s academic health network, it brings together advanced medical expertise, innovate treatments, and compassionate service to support patients at every stage of life. The organization’s dedicated teams prioritize safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where patients feel support and clinicians are empowered to delivery outstanding outcomes. UF Health St. Johns stands as a trusted healthcare partner for the region, strengthening the community through high-quality care and a forward-thinking approach to health.

 

About St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine offers an inviting blend of coastal beauty, rich history, and a genuinely welcoming community—an environment that makes it an exceptional place for physicians to live and work. The city’s charming historic district, peaceful neighborhoods, and miles of pristine shoreline create a lifestyle that balances relaxation with vibrant cultural experiences. The immediate area provides excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community connection, making it especially appealing for those looking to build both a career and a fulfilling personal life. For physicians considering a move, St. Augustine offers not only professional opportunity but also a warm, engaging place to call home.

About UF Health

UF Health represents the commitment of more than 30,000 faculty and staff dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care, advancing medical research, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. With a network that includes 12 hospitals and numerous outpatient locations across Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Central Florida, UF Health is a leader in high-quality, patient-centered care.

UF Health St. Johns is a total care enterprise aimed at advancing the physical, social and economic health of Northeast Florida communities. UF Health St. Johns, is an extension of UF Health Flagler Hospital, a 335-bed hospital located on a 72-acre campus in beautiful and historic St. Augustine, Florida that has been ranked among the top 5% of all hospitals in the nation. UF Health Flagler Hospital has also earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from the Joint Commission for primary stroke care centers, national accreditation for its total hip and total knee replacement programs, accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer and is an Accredited Center in Bariatric Surgery.

UF Health Durbin Park is a 42.5-acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County. Located in northeast St. Johns County, UF Health Durbin Park will include a full-service 99-bed hospital with a focus on acute, intensive, and emergency care, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiovascular medicine, and women’s services, as well as a multidisciplinary medical office building. Future potential site development includes ability to expand hospital beds as well as an ambulatory surgical center, outpatient imaging, and additional medical office building.