Neurosurgeon

We Are Hiring

• Specialty: Neurosurgery
• Schedule: Flexible, Full Time
• Practice Detail: 1 Physician, 3 APPs
• EMR System: Cerner /athena
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart
• Location: Panama City, FL

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

What You Will Do

Ascension Sacred Heart is looking for a Neurosurgery Physician for Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Sacred Heart to provide medical services to patients.

Position Highlights:

Level II Trauma CenterWork alongside an experienced team of providersLive along the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical services to patients in an assigned area.
• Evaluate and treat patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinate discharge planning with case management.
• Recommend, participate in, and work to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accept patient referrals from other physicians. Act as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
• Participate in academic programs (eg medical education and research) as requested.
• Provide appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

As part of Ascension, the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system:

• Sacred Heart offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Sacred Heart was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
• Sacred Heart Health System includes hospital campuses in Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, Florida, as well as The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Northwest Florida’s only children’s hospital and Sacred Heart Medical Group, the largest network of primary care and specialty physicians in Northwest Florida.
• The 47-million-dollar renovation of Bay Medical after Hurricane Michael is in process and aims to create a facility with 200 private rooms. The improvements include major upgrades to information technology and creation of new space for physician offices and other services, including the laboratory, imaging and pharmacy.
• Bay offers an accredited Stroke Center, a Level II Trauma Center, which provides 24-hour emergency care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses, and emergency services located at the main hospital as well as a freestanding emergency center on Panama City Beach.

About Panama City

• Home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).
• Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
• Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
• Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
• Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.

About Ascension Medical Group

Ascension Medical Group is a clinician-led provider organization focused on delivering high-quality health outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. With 860 sites of care and 5,100 providers, physicians and advanced practice providers have the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians across one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the U.S. When you join our team, you'll benefit from competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, innovative technology and countless opportunities for growth.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.