Critical Care Physician Jobs in Florida
Critical Care Physician jobs in Florida represent one of the most active physician hiring markets in the country, concentrated across large academic medical centers, Level I and Level II trauma centers, and major hospital systems serving a rapidly growing and aging population. The heaviest hiring is in Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where established systems like Jackson Health System, AdventHealth, and Tampa General Hospital maintain consistent demand across all experience levels, from new fellowship graduates through department directors. Pulmonary critical care, surgical critical care, and neurocritical care are the most in-demand subspecialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
- Join a team of 2 FT physicians and 4 APPs
- Practice setting: primarily inpatient ICU
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified in Critical Care
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Champion the care team experience for loved ones
- Facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model
- Shifts are 24hrs (12 onsite, 12 unattached call - APP is onsite overnight)
- At least 1 year of critical care experience is preferred
About the Facility
- Sacred Heart Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
- 200 bed Level II Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)
- Serving a population of approximately 226,000
- Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
About the Community
- Panama City is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).
- No state income tax
- Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
- Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
- Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
- Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Why Join Our Team?:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
- Join a team of 2 FT physicians and 4 APPs
- Practice setting: primarily inpatient ICU
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified in Critical Care
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Champion the care team experience for loved ones
- Facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes
- Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model
- Shifts are 24hrs (12 onsite, 12 unattached call - APP is onsite overnight)
- At least 1 year of critical care experience is preferred
About the Facility
- Sacred Heart Bay opened in 1949 and was acquired by Ascension in 2019 to further the Sacred Heart mission in the Panama City community: providing excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.
- 200 bed Level II Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Pensacola, Destin, and Port St. Joe, FL)
- Serving a population of approximately 226,000
- Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
About the Community
- Panama City is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country).
- No state income tax
- Beautiful state parks that provide untainted access to flora and fauna.
- Pier Park is a popular destination that offers entertainment, dining, and shopping for people of all ages.
- Situated between Eglin AFB and Tyndall AFB, Panama City offers a strong military community in Northwest Florida.
- Located on St. Andrew’s Bay, Panama City offers plenty of salt and freshwater activities, including boating and fishing.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Why Join Our Team?:
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Critical Care Physician Job Market in Florida
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- Education
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in critical care physician jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida medical license issued by the Florida Board of Medicine required
- Board certification or eligibility in critical care medicine from ABIM or ABS
- Completion of an accredited fellowship in pulmonary, surgical, or medical critical care
- Current ACLS, BLS, and ATLS certifications maintained and in good standing
- Experience managing ventilated patients and leading multidisciplinary ICU teams
- DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances in Florida
Critical Care Physician Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a critical care physician in Florida?
To practice as a critical care physician in Florida, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Florida Board of Medicine, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of residency training, and passing USMLE or COMLEX exams. You also need to complete an accredited critical care fellowship, typically one to two years, and achieve board certification in critical care medicine through ABIM, ABS, or a comparable board recognized in Florida.
How much do critical care physicians make in Florida?
Critical care physicians in Florida earn a median of about $262,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,370 for the lowest 10% to over $439,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire critical care physicians in Florida?
Employers hiring critical care physicians in Florida right now include University of Miami, Nemours Children's Health, and 77 Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's large integrated health systems and its network of Level I trauma centers are the most consistent sources of intensivist openings across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most critical care physician jobs?
Miami, Gainesville, and Orlando account for the largest share of critical care physician openings in Florida. Miami's concentration of academic medical centers and trauma hospitals, Tampa's large regional health systems, and Orlando's rapidly expanding hospital infrastructure driven by AdventHealth and Orlando Health are the primary forces behind the distribution of intensivist demand.
Are there remote critical care physician jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Critical care medicine is a hands-on specialty requiring direct patient assessment, procedure management, and real-time team coordination at the bedside, so the overwhelming majority of positions are on-site. About 14% of critical care physician openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are almost exclusively in tele-ICU programs where intensivists provide remote oversight and consultation to smaller or rural facilities.
How can I get hired as a critical care physician in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for a new fellowship graduate is applying directly to established Florida health systems that actively recruit early-career intensivists, including AdventHealth, Jackson Health System, and HCA Florida, all of which maintain structured onboarding programs for physicians completing fellowship training. Targeting community hospitals or smaller regional facilities in markets like Fort Lauderdale or Jacksonville can also reduce competition compared to flagship academic centers. A completed Florida medical license and board eligibility in critical care medicine are the credentials that open the most doors at this stage.
Where can I find and apply to critical care physician jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to critical care physician jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Florida employers. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly.
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