Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

M.D. or D.O. degree or equivalent, Board Certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and current Florida medical license or eligibility is required. 

Job Description

The University of Florida Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) is seeking a Family Medicine physician (MD/DO) to join the UF Health Family Medicine Urgent Care – Eastside Clinic in Gainesville. This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selected candidate will provide direct patient care in an urgent care setting while contributing to the department’s educational mission. Teaching responsibilities include working with University of Florida College of Medicine medical students and Family Medicine residents during clinical rotations, when applicable. Faculty are expected to participate in educational conferences, seminars, and lectures as part of the department’s academic activities.

Clinical Responsibilities

The physician will provide comprehensive urgent care services at UF Health Family Medicine Urgent Care – Eastside Clinic, serving patients across the lifespan. The clinic supports a collaborative, team-based care model that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, a registered nurse health coach, and a pharmacist.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality patient care in the urgent care clinic

• Participating in clinic and/or inpatient call rotations, depending on departmental needs and candidate interest

• Collaborating with and supervising Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) as part of a team-based care model

• Contributing to departmental service and other faculty responsibilities as assigned

Educational Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to contribute to the educational mission of the department by:

• Teaching medical students and Family Medicine residents during patient care activities

• Participating in inpatient teaching rounds when applicable

• Engaging in departmental educational conferences, seminars, and lectures

The department encourages scholarly activity and professional development. Faculty have access to experienced mentors and departmental support for developing scholarly work, presenting at professional meetings, publishing, and pursuing career advancement opportunities.

Salary commensurate with education and experience. 

• 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.
• Eligible or have a valid Florida medical license.
• Proven experience in providing comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills, with the ability to manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centered approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• 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 closed.

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

Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter (letter of interest); (2) a curriculum vitae; The cover letter should be addressed to: Dr. Danielle Nelson, Search Committee Chair.

Inquiries and nominations can be sent to CHFM-HR at careers@chfm.ufl.edu

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