CLIN AST/ASSOC/FULL PROF

M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent), board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and current Florida medical license or eligibility are required. Experience with EHR systems is also required.

The Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) in the College of Medicine at the University of Florida seeks a dedicated Family Medicine physician to join UF Health Family Medicine – Haile Plantation. This faculty position offers the opportunity to practice full-scope primary care in a supportive, team-based setting while also engaging in the academic mission of a top-ranked public university. The final candidate will teach medical students and residents during patient care activities and participate in educational conferences, seminars, and lectures. This position is non-tenure accruing. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications. Full-time is strongly preferred; however, part-time will be considered depending on the clinic and the applicant’s needs.

Clinical Duties:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care at UF Health Family Medicine – Haile Plantation.
• Participate in clinic call rotations and, if desired, inpatient rounding.
• Collaborate with and supervise advanced practice providers in a team-based care model.
• Support and participate in faculty group responsibilities, including quality initiatives and clinical innovation projects.

Educational Activities:

• Teach and mentor medical students and Family Medicine residents during patient care activities.
• Contribute to the academic environment through lectures, seminars, or scholarly presentations.
• Engage in professional development and scholarship, with departmental support for publishing and presenting at regional or national meetings.

Our department values mentorship and faculty development, with structured opportunities to grow in teaching, research, leadership, and clinical excellence.

About the University of Florida:

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Salary commensurate with academic rank upon hire. In addition to the base salary, Earned Variable Compensation (EVC) is earned and paid quarterly.

The University of Florida provides comprehensive benefits programs, including the following:

• No state income tax: Florida does not have a state income tax.
• Professional liability: Covered at no cost to faculty through Florida’s Self-Insurance Program; no tail coverage is required due to occurrence-based coverage.
• Licensure and fees: DEA license fee exemption available for current faculty; Florida medical license renewals paid for active faculty; Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) fees paid or reimbursed.
• Professional development: Dedicated Continuing Medical Education and professional development time each fiscal year; support for memberships and dues.
• Employer-paid insurance: Health, life, accidental death, and long-term disability.
• Optional low-cost insurance: Dental, vision, additional life insurance, and other supplemental plans for individuals, families, and domestic partners.
• Retirement: Attractive options through the Florida Retirement System; as a State of Florida employee, the institution contributes to retirement accounts.
• Personal time off: Generous paid leave plan (~ 22 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 paid holidays, plus four additional winter break days), access to a sick leave pool, paid parental leave, paid medical leave, and leave payouts when applicable.
• GatorPerks: Significant discounts for a wide range of businesses and retailers.

For more information on the UF Faculty Benefits, please click here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

Also, as a state organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.

An M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent), board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and a current Florida medical license (or eligibility) are required. Experience with Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) systems is also essential.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/

For your application to be considered complete, it must contain (1) a cover letter (letter of interest) and (2) a curriculum vitae. The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. McTiernan, Search Committee Chair.

After you apply, please request three signed letters of recommendation from your professional colleagues. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. McTiernan, Search Committee Chair. The signed letters should be sent by email to CHFM HR at careers@chfm.ufl.edu.

Inquiries can be sent to careers@chfm.ufl.edu

The final candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).