Job Summary
Job Description
Practice Details
- Seeking a BE/BC Internal Medicine physician to join an established practice.
- This is a traditional inpatient/outpatient opportunity (with option for 100% outpatient).
- New grads and practicing physicians are welcome to apply.
- Office space is readily available.
- Anticipated call to be shared with existing physician.
Recruiter's Insight
Compensation. The Starting Salary is $25,000 to $50,000 more compared to starting Internal Medicine salaries in Orlando and Tampa and additional compensation with student loan repayment. Coupled with a cost of living of 20% lower than the aforementioned metropolitan areas, provides significant purchasing power to Build their Dream Home, payoff school loans And Retire Early.
The Housing Market. With Average Home Pricing Settled At $132,359 And Where this 4,000 square ft, 4 bedroom, 4 bath luxury home with this breathtaking Mediterranean pool home can be yours for $369,000.
The Community. The City of Lake Wales Florida is located in Polk County and lies among rolling hills on the highest ground in peninsular Florida. In the valleys around Lake Wales, there are many clear lakes that furnish year-round recreational opportunities. The city is located in the geographical center of the Florida peninsula, and is accessible by U.S. Highway 27 (north / south) and State Highway 60 (east / west). Interstate 4 crosses the state 25 miles north of Lake Wales, and both the Tampa and Orlando International Airports are approximately 1 hour's drive away.
The Employer. This community healthcare provider is a 160-bed facility providing inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical and emergency care believes in the power of people to create great care. With over 200 healthcare professionals strong, this organization is dedicated to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community to call home.
Closest Major City- 46 miles to Orlando, FL
- 53 miles to Tampa, FL
- 67 miles to Saint Petersburg, FL
- 162 miles to Hialeah, FL
- 168 miles to Jacksonville, FL
- Warner University (Full-time enrollment: 1,035; Location: 13895 Hwy 27; Private, not-for-profit
- Polk State College (about 12 miles; Winter Haven, FL; Full-time enrollment: 7,935)
- Southeastern University (about 23 miles; Lakeland, FL; FT enrollment: 2,407)
- Florida Southern College (about 24 miles; Lakeland, FL; FT enrollment: 2,460)
- Kiwanis Park
- Lake Wales Mudhole
- Bok Tower Gardens
- Lake Wales Ball Park
- Lake Kissimmee State Park
Shopping
- Large Retail Mall with anchors like Dillard's
- Lake Market
- Outlets nearby in Orlando
- Kirk's Country store