Provider - MD/DO
HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER INC·The Villages, Florida
HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER INC·The Villages, Florida
The Physician is responsible for providing comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including acute, chronic, preventive, and health maintenance care, while adhering to HFHC policies and maintaining high standards of medical practice and ethics. This role involves conducting physical assessments, ordering/analyzing diagnostics, prescribing treatment, ensuring appropriate medical management based on quality outcomes, and completing all required documentation in a timely manner.
Heart of Florida Health Center - THE VILLAGES - The Villages, FL 32162 Job Summary The Physician is responsible for providing medical services for the patients of Heart of Florida Health Center. The Physician will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients. Qualifications and Requirements Completion of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. Completion of a residency program in a specialty area, if applicable. Must have a valid Florida State Medical License. Board Certification or Board Eligibility in area of specialty or practice. Maintain continuing medical education (CME) credits to stay current in your field and fulfill licensure requirements. Complete credentialing process as required by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Strong clinical skills and knowledge of primary care principles and practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) and medical software. Professional clinical experience in the specific area of practice. Spanish fluency preferred Essential Functions Represent HFHC Values and Mission. Be knowledgeable about the HFHC philosophies, aims, and goals. Be aware of and abide by all HFHC policies and procedures and all local, state, and federal laws. Maintains the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism. Provides comprehensive outpatient primary care services, including acute and chronic care and preventive and health maintenance. Follow current disease management protocols and clinical guidelines outlined in HFHC policy to enhance clinical performance. Conducts physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion, orders/tests, analyzes, and interprets diagnostic images to evaluate the patient's condition, and prescribes medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care. Ensure appropriate medical management of acute and chronic conditions as indicated by outcomes on Quality Measures Performance, and other relevant reports (peer reviews, any focused reviews, and patient satisfaction surveys). Ensure timely completion of required documentation and assigned tasks according to HFHC policies and procedures, including documents, progress notes, telephone encounters, labs, medication refills, referrals, and other necessary tasks. Provide required information and signatures for participation in reimbursement arrangements, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans. Maintain an updated CAQH profile and complete attestations every 90 days. Report relevant information or situations affecting patient care or HFHC liability to the Medical Director and/or CMO, as necessary. Serve as a resource for medical and operations support staff. Complete all required training courses (Compliatric courses) on time and maintain proper certification. Participate in Peer Review and Quality Assurance activities as requested. Always maintain a proper and professional appearance. Submits necessary information to the Health Department in accordance with state law regarding communicable diseases. Establish collaborative agreements protocols with APRNs and PAs within the same specialty. Perform other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements Frequently sitting at a desk for office work. Occasional driving for external appointments and meetings. Requires continuous use of corrected vision, depth perception, wide field of vision, and color recognition. The role also involves ongoing use of olfactory, auditory, and tactile senses. This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping throughout the day. Duties demand attention to detail, alertness, problem-solving ability, stress tolerance, and sound judgment. Frequently lifts and moves items weighing over 30 pounds, including equipment, supplies, and other materials required for the job. Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree, completion of a residency if applicable, and a valid Florida State Medical License, along with Board Certification or Eligibility in their specialty. Essential requirements include strong clinical skills, proficiency with EMR/medical software, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.