SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64026933

Requisition No: 865234 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PHYSICIAN - 64026933

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64026933 

Salary:  $180,000-$230,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for overseeing the medical component of the public health programs under the supervision of the medical director for the Bradford and Union County Health Department (B & UCHD).  The Physician provides medical direction and consultation to all professional health care staff involved in the provision of all public health services as requested specifically in the areas of adult and pediatric primary care, family planning, communicable diseases, chronic disease and environmental health throughout Bradford and Union Counties.  Medical services are provided to clients for primary care services including preventive services to high-risk individuals related to disease, nutrition and occupation or other condition, and for programs providing for low income and other medically needy individuals.  The position is responsible for conducting appropriate clinics or alternative services to meet program objectives.  This includes direction of staff and activities related to medical care of acute and chronic medical conditions and referrals.  The position also serves as community public health consultant to respond to local public health concerns. This position works in clinics in both Bradford and Union Counties.

Works in clinic seeing adult and pediatric primary care patients, family planning, STD, and general clinic services as directed by the Medical Director

Reviews laboratory results and assures appropriate interventions for those with abnormal results.

Attend meetings, classes/conference and in-service programs as requested or assigned to update knowledge and skills related to professional activities.

Performs other related duties as required including disaster preparedness.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases of public health significance, prevention of diseases of environmental origin, prevention of injuries, promotion of healthy behaviors, response to disasters and assistance in the recovery, and providing access to health care.

Skill in monitoring, investigating, and diagnosing health status to identify and treat health problems. 

Ability to evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Florida Medical License
• Valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification
• Experience working with pediatrics and adult primary care

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:

Florida Department of Health – Bradford County
1801 N Temple Ave
Starke, FL 32091

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.    

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

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.