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Primary Care Physician

Palm Medical Centers·Lakeland, Florida

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

Physicians will assess patient symptoms, accurately diagnose medical conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans, including prescribing medication and ordering necessary diagnostic tests. Responsibilities also involve educating patients on preventative health measures, maintaining detailed records, and supervising medical support staff.

Palm Medical Centers is currently seeking highly skilled, experienced, and patient-centric primary care physicians to join our team.

You would be joining a rapidly growing company and a premier team with market leading patient satisfaction scores.

Palm offers you autonomy, good work/life balance and the resources to make a major impact on patient quality of life.

In this position, you will diagnose, treat and counsel patients on their current medical conditions and educate patients on preventative health measures, including performing annual physicals.

Showing compassion and genuine kindness with patients is a must.

Who are we?

Founded in 2013, Palm Medical Centers is a provider of value-based, capitated primary care services with a focus on high-quality clinical outcomes, cost-effective care, and a patient-centric experience. PMC operates a network of 21 medical centers across five counties in Florida with a focus on Medicare Advantage and Medicaid patients. Partnering with numerous managed care organizations, Palm Medical Centers offers comprehensive and integrated medical care to plan members with a focus on quality. For more information, please visit www.palmmedicalcenters.com.

Why choose Palm Medical Centers?

  • At Palm Medical Centers, we value great talent and treat our employees like family. You will be joining a premier team of healthcare professionals who take pride in caring for our patients and make the workplace a friendly atmosphere. Full-time Primary Care Physicians also enjoy these benefits at Palm Medical Centers:
  • Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus
  • Sign-On bonus
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Competitive Paid Time Off, CME Time & Paid Company Holidays
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • 401(k) Program
  • Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts Available
  • Monday-Friday Schedule
  • Relocation Assistance

Job Requirements

Active FL medical license required, DEA license, Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Job

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Meet with patients to assess their symptoms; inquire into the nature of their illness or injury
  • Accurately identify and diagnose medical conditions
  • Thoroughly examine patients and attend to their chief complaint
  • Answer and advise on any other questions or concern the patient might have
  • Assign appropriate treatment plan according to each patient’s needs
  • Educate and inform patient of necessary treatment plan and any follow-up appointments
  • Perform clinical tests to better inform diagnosis
  • Perform in-office treatment if possible
  • Look for anything unusual or abnormal
  • Prescribe appropriate medicines or therapy
  • Calculate correct medication dosage for each patient and educate on proper use
  • Order outside diagnostic tests and lab work as needed (blood/urine test, tissue samples, imagery, etc.)
  • Analyze and share results of diagnostic testing with patient
  • Continually chart and maintain patient information on paper and in computer system
  • Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor and track their condition and progress
  • Refer patient to a medical specialist when needed
  • Maintain confidentiality and always work with respect and integrity
  • Encourage preventative health measures including proper diet, rest and exercise
  • Direct, train, and supervise medical staff including nurses, physician assistants, and med techs on proper procedures and protocol
  • Attend conferences and continue research in your field to stay abreast of medical innovations and breakthroughs

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Primary care specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Primary Care

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Language

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Medical License (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Sebring, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Palm Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Palm Medical Centers makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Lakeland, Florida
Posted
Mar 17, 2026
Closes
Jun 15, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Palm Medical Centers

At Palm Medical Centers, we offer premier primary care for seniors 65+ with Medicare Advantage plans at numerous locations throughout Central Florida and South Florida. We are committed to providing our patient members with the Palm Medical Experience. At each of our multiple...

IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Florida primary care roles stay competitive

Florida continues to see steady demand for primary care physicians, especially in senior value-based care settings that need clinicians comfortable managing complex chronic conditions. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an MD or DO, board certification or eligibility in Geriatrics, Family, or Internal Medicine, a valid Florida license, DEA registration, and experience in value-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your senior-care experience and licensure details before applying.

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