University Of Florida Seeking Geriatrician

Company: University of Florida Health - Health Science Cent
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

The University of Florida Division of Geriatric Medicine is seeking a board eligible or board certified geriatrician to join our rapidly expanding team. This is a full-time appointment in the Department of Medicine at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level for a tenure/non-tenure track position. Rank and tenure status will be determined based on education and experience. The successful candidate must have a strong interest in developing an academic career.The primary duties include a mixture of inpatient, outpatient and/or skilled nursing responsibilities, with opportunities for clinical research and teaching. Requisite attributes include a commitment to service, a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow's doctors.Applicants must be board-certified or board eligible and eligible for a Florida Medical License. Starting salary is negotiable; commensurate with education and experience.About Us:UF Health is one of the Southeast s most comprehensive academic health centers and includes UF Health Shands, an 1,100-bed quaternary referral hospital, which consistently ranks among the top 50-hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties. In addition, the University of Florida is a top 5 public research university and includes substantial resources to support teaching, research, and collaboration, including one of only two Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI) hubs in the state of Florida. The CTSI features a Training and Research Academy for Clinical and Translational Science for early career faculty seeking to develop research skills and pursue careers as clinical investigators.Benefit highlights -

• Faculty compensation plan that includes quarterly incentives and annual salary increase opportunities
• University employer-paid benefits include individual and family health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits include participation in 403(b) and 457 plans as well as an employer match
• Professional liability protection and sovereign immunity administered by the Florida Board of Governors self-insurance program
• Relocation costs assistanceAbout the area:The Gainesville, Florida region has an inexpensive cost of living, nationally ranked public middle and high schools, and superb weather with multiple year-round recreational opportunities including biking, hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, and cave diving. Pristine wilderness areas, coastal communities, famous theme parks, and other attractions are within a short driving distance.
  • MSA Population: 330,000
  • Average High Temp in January: 66 F
  • No State Income Tax
  • Strong public and private schools
  • 1 hour to Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean
  • 2 hours or less to Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa

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