Ascension

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Facility Name: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside

Schedule: Full-Time, Shift Based

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance offered

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage with tail

This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated physician to join an employed position within a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network.

• Help develop and expand a thrombectomy-ready Neuroendovascular program
• Practice setting: inpatient
• Employed position within a nonprofit health system
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
• Provide comprehensive neurocritical care services within a high-acuity neuroscience program, supporting both inpatient ICU management and broader stroke/neuroendovascular care needs
• Collaborate closely with neuroendovascular, neurology, neurosurgery, and emergency medicine teams to optimize acute stroke and neurocritical care pathways
• Participate in the development and growth of a thrombectomy-ready Neuroendovascular program, helping shape protocols, workflows, and multidisciplinary care delivery
• Fellowship training in Neurocritical Care Medicine
  
  

About The Facility

• 528-bed hospital / medical center
• Beautiful views of the St. Johns River
• Serving a population of approximately 1 million
• Integrated referral network
• Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
  
  

Why Physicians Choose Ascension

• Physician-led, collaborative culture
• Long-term practice stability
• National network with local autonomy
• Mission-centered care rooted in service
  
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  
  

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  
  

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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.

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