Physician at UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside

Posting Title: Physician at UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside (CHFM) (527081)

Location: Gainesville, FL

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience  

Timeline: Formal review of applications will be on going and will continue until a viable applicant pool is established. The anticipated start date for this position is May/June 2024.

Summary:

Are you excited about the opportunity to become the pillar of your community, delivering accessible and exceptional healthcare? The University of Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) invites applications for Family Medicine Physicians to join our groundbreaking initiative at the UF Health Urgent Care Center — Eastside, slated to open its doors in May 2024! Join a collaborative partnership between the University of Florida, City of Gainesville, and Alachua County dedicated to enhancing accessible and community-focused healthcare in East Gainesville.

Description:

Are you excited about the opportunity to become the pillar of your community, delivering accessible and exceptional healthcare? The University of Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) invites applications for Family Medicine Physicians to join our groundbreaking initiative at the UF Health Urgent Care Center — Eastside, slated to open its doors in May 2024! Join a collaborative partnership between the University of Florida, City of Gainesville, and Alachua County dedicated to enhancing accessible and community-focused healthcare in East Gainesville.

Why Join Us?

  • Comprehensive Care: Deliver high-quality medical care, focusing on preventive care, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. Beyond these clinical duties, you’ll also play a pivotal role in working alongside an interdisciplinary team driving health education initiatives.
  • Patient-Centric Approach: As a Physician in a critical need urgent care practice, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative healthcare endeavor, providing high-quality care and leadership in our patient-centric environment.
  • Community Integration: Play a pivotal role in bridging healthcare disparities, and nurture a culture focused on holistic well-being within our east Gainesville community.
  • Career Growth: Take the next step in your career toward patient-centric care and community-focused healthcare that will be instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare in City of Gainesville and surrounding areas.
  • Flexible Opportunities: While full-time commitment is preferred, we are open to considering part-time applicants based on clinic needs and candidate availability.

About the Opportunity:

  • Physicians will lead a dedicated team providing urgent care services to patients of all ages. The initiative emphasizes the integration of urgent care with continuity of care for underserved patients by connecting them to other community services, including our Family Medicine Clinics, the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic and the medical student-run Equal Access Clinic.
  • Conduct thorough physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for coordinated and holistic patient care.
  • Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters accurately.

About the UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside:

Nestled in the heart of East Gainesville, our 10,000 square foot facility is designed to foster a healing environment equipped with cutting-edge medical technology. The center’s design embodies a patient-centric approach, offering a range of medical services to address urgent healthcare needs, equipped with imaging and laboratory services. Operating seven days a week, we prioritize accessibility, welcoming walk-in patients and catering to an anticipated volume of 12,000 to 15,000 patients in our inaugural year. The City of Gainesville and Alachua County are reinvesting in East Gainesville to provide vital medical, dental, and mental health services. The East Gainesville Urgent Care Center is expected to reduce avoidable hospital admissions through primary care visits.

Apply Today and Make a Difference!

Take the next step in your career in the beautiful city of Gainesville, Florida. If you are a dedicated and community-focused physician ready to shape the future of healthcare, we invite you to apply today and become an integral part of our growing team! Join us in making a significant difference in the lives of our patients and the East Gainesville and surrounding communities.

Nominations are welcomed and interested candidates may apply online https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/527081 and should include a (1) CV: curriculum vitae; (2) Cover letter / letter of interest addressed to: Dr. David Feller, Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Inquiries and nominations can be sent to Benice Ylagan at careers@chfm.ufl.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately, and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/527081. Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format (1) CV: curriculum vitae; (2) Cover letter / letter of interest addressed to: Dr. David Feller, Search Committee Chair.

 After applying, please request three signed letters of recommendation from your professional colleagues. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to: Dr. David Feller, Search Committee Chair. The signed letters should be sent by email directly to the HR at careers@chfm.ufl.edu.

The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Background searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.

 Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

 

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