Physician - Pulmonary Medicine; General & Critical Care

Your future role at a glance

• Specialty: BC/BE Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician
• Subspecialty: Sleep Medicine
• Schedule: Full–Time, Hybrid–ICU/Clinic
• EMR System: Athena and Cerner
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside – Lung Institute
• Location: Jacksonville, Florida

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

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.

• 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.

Ascension St. Vincent's is looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible, Pulmonology & Critical Care Physician for our Riverside Lung Institute.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension St. Vincent's to provide medical services to patients.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills.
• Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
• Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts 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.
• Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
• Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
• Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.

About Ascension St. Vincent's Hospitals (Riverside, Southside, Clay, and St. Johns)

• St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside is a 528–bed hospital founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1916. It is part of St. Vincent's Health Care and Ascension, the nation's largest Catholic and non–profit health system.
• Contact Information
• Recruiter:
  Macy Pagan