Medical Director (Family Medicine Physician) at Urgent Care - Eastside and UF Health Family Medicine Cornerstone (CHFM) (534792)

 

Classification Title: UF Health Physician Job Description:

The Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) is looking for a Family Medicine Physician to join our team to serve as the joint Medical Director at the newly opened Eastside Urgent Care Center and UFHealth Family Medicine Cornerstone Practice, located in Gainesville, Florida! As part of our team, you’ll be at the heart of providing accessible, high-quality care to the East Gainesville community. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative effort with the University, the City of Gainesville, and Alachua County to improve healthcare access and truly impact the lives of local residents. Come be a part of something special and make a meaningful difference!

At CHFM, you will work within a team-based environment alongside an exceptional group of staff and nurses. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Your expertise and compassion are valued, and we look forward to welcoming you aboard.

This is a full-time, non-tenure accruing position. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications.

Clinical Duties:

• Provide direct, comprehensive care as a Family Medicine Physician at UF Health Eastside Urgent Care Center and/or the UFHealth Family Medicine Cornerstone Practice, with a focus on managing the health of an all-ages population.
• Lead in a patient-centered care model, ensuring high-quality care while fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach.
• Engage in community-focused healthcare efforts to address healthcare disparities and promote holistic well-being for the East Gainesville community.
• Work alongside ARNPs and PAs, providing supervision and collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.

Medical Director Duties:

• Lead the patient care team, collaborating with clinic leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality operations.
• Work with the practice manager to develop the budget and improve clinic processes.
• Foster a positive, professional work environment with strong communication and teamwork.
• Participate in staff and provider meetings to address concerns and implement improvements.
• Ensure safe and effective clinic operations for patients, staff, and physicians.
• Serve as a liaison between the clinic and key leadership to support operations and resolve issues.
• Optimize billing and reimbursement processes in collaboration with Accounts Receivable.
• Keep leadership informed on practice updates, challenges, and initiatives.
• Attend medical director and provider meetings, contributing to committees and task forces as needed.
• Oversee daily clinical operations, supervising providers and the practice manager to maintain high patient care standards.

About the Opportunity:

• Physicians will lead a dedicated team providing urgent care services to patients of all ages. The initiative emphasizes integrating urgent care with continuity of care for underserved patients by connecting them to other community services, including our Family Medicine Clinics, the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic, and the medical student-run Equal Access Clinic.
• Oversee the launch of a brand-new primary care clinic: UFHealth Family Medicine Cornerstone
• Conduct thorough physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for coordinated and holistic patient care.
• Utilize electronic medical records (EMR) to document patient encounters accurately.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

 

Join Us in Expanding Healthcare Access in East Gainesville! UF Health Urgent Care Center – Eastside, UFHealth Family Medicine Cornerstone

Our state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foot facility is designed to support both providers and patients with the latest medical technology in a modern, efficient environment. As part of our team, you’ll have access to advanced urgent care, primary care, imaging, and lab services—all within a collaborative setting that prioritizes both patient care and physician experience.

We anticipate serving 12,000 to 15,000 urgent care patients and 3,200 primary care patients annually, providing a dynamic and rewarding practice environment. This center is a key initiative in expanding accessible medical, dental, and mental health services to East Gainesville, reducing avoidable hospital visits, and ensuring comprehensive care for the com