Description

Join Northeast Florida’s Most Preferred Health System

Baptist Health Jacksonville is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our outpatient geriatric behavioral health team in Jacksonville, Florida.

This is a unique opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of an aging population.

What You Can Expect

• Outpatient-focused role with hybrid flexibility (in-person + telehealth)

• Treat a geriatric patient population with diverse behavioral health needs

• Established referral network and strong patient volume

• Collaborative care model with therapists, APPs, and primary care providers

• Epic EMR system

• Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits

• Mission-driven, physician-led organization

Key Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management

• Diagnose and treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, and mood disorders

• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory standards

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

• Active or eligible Florida medical license

• DEA license required

• Interest or experience in geriatric psychiatry preferred

• Residents and Fellows encouraged to apply

Why Baptist Health?

• Physician-led, professionally managed environment

• Largest and most preferred health system in Northeast Florida

• Integrated network of primary care and specialty providers

• Strong infrastructure that allows you to focus on patient care—not administrative burden

About the Location – Jacksonville, Florida

Enjoy life in sunny Jacksonville:

• 22 miles of beautiful beaches and year-round outdoor living

• Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene

• No state income tax

• Convenient access to St. Augustine and other Florida destinations

About Baptist Health

Founded in 1955, Baptist Health is a locally governed, mission-driven nonprofit with 200+ points of care and six award-winning hospitals, including Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.

Education Required

PhD

Education Preferred

Doctor of Medicine

Experience

License and Certification

• Licensed Physician - Board of Medicine
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License - DOJ
• Driver's License - DMV

Location

Location Overview

For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology, oncology and more.  Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions.  As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.