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: