SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64081285

Requisition No: 874233 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64081285

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64081285 

Salary:  $155,000 - $185,000 

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2026 

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SENIOR PHYSICIAN

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Performs physical examinations, makes diagnosis, develops and orders treatments, medications, laboratory and radiological tests, and provides consultations. The senior physician in this position performs periodic examinations on adults with acute or chronic illnesses requiring specialty care including HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and STDs prescribing treatment, medication, and follow-up care.

Maintains medical records on patients. Reviews records including laboratory, x-ray, consultation reports, hospital records, and summaries and other pertinent reports appropriate for comprehensive health care. Referrals for consultation or emergency care are done when appropriate and necessary.

Collaborates with both on-site and other physicians and mid-level health providers to assure integrated and comprehensive specialty care services for adults. When appropriate, makes referrals to other programs, developmental services, child protection services, mental health, social and economic services, and other appropriate services as indicated or necessary.

Attends medical continuing education programs to maintain currency, as well as mandated educational sessions provided by the county health department.

Reports problems and complaints to supervisor, as well as successes and achievements.

Performs related work as necessary or required.

The physician in this position shall participate in the Quality Assurance Audit, Customer Service, HIPAA Compliance, Peer Review and other regulatory and review activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical practice
• Diagnostic skills
• Interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

Minimum -

• Active Licensure as a Medical Doctor in accordance with FS 458
• 1-3 years of experience in the medical field
• HIV Management required within 6 months of hire

Preferred –

• Experience in HIV Management, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Family Practice or other related specialties.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

William L. Little Health & Human Services Center

2200 Ringling Boulevard

Sarasota, FL 34237

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.