Location & Practice Overview

This role is based in Miami and centers on medical management within psychiatric inpatient units while incorporating a component of traditional internal medicine outpatient visits in the Metro Southeast Florida market.

Base Location Miami, FL
Department Focus Internal Medicine with psychiatric inpatient emphasis
Practice Type Mixed inpatient and outpatient
Care Setting Hospital inpatient units and outpatient clinic
Regional Context Metro Southeast Florida healthcare market with multiple systems and specialty psychiatric facilities

Responsibilities

  • Deliver traditional inpatient medical coverage for adults admitted to psychiatric units, addressing concurrent medical conditions throughout the hospital stay.
  • Manage metabolic, cardiovascular, infectious, and medication-related medical issues that arise during psychiatric admissions.
  • Conduct a limited volume of outpatient internal medicine visits focused on follow-up and chronic disease management as part of the overall workload.
  • Complete clinical documentation and coordinate care with psychiatry teams during standard daytime hours.

Daily work prioritizes medical stability for psychiatric inpatients while integrating selected outpatient internal medicine sessions according to the agreed clinical load.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold completed internal medicine training and meet Florida licensing standards; prior hospitalist or inpatient experience is helpful but not required.

Education
MD or DO degree with completed Internal Medicine residency
Board Status
Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine
License
Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
Experience
Prior inpatient or hospitalist experience preferred but not mandatory
Credentialing
Florida license verification and hospital privileges typically complete within 60–90 days once paperwork is submitted

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation follows either a productivity model or a guaranteed salary with agreed minimums, with the stated range reflecting overall annual earnings potential based on the selected structure.

  • Base range of $280,000–$360,000 per year depending on productivity model or guaranteed salary with minimums
  • Productivity incentives and performance bonuses available
  • Malpractice insurance coverage included
  • Group medical and life insurance
  • CME allowance, vacation and sick leave, negotiable holidays, possible relocation assistance, and partnership track

Schedule & Work Environment

Daily Hours Work typically concludes around 5pm on weekdays
Weekends No weekend coverage required
Call Optional; internal rotation averages one week every three months for those who participate
Flexibility Full-time or part-time arrangements available and structured around preferred hours and productivity targets

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The primary inpatient focus involves adults admitted for psychiatric care who require concurrent medical management. Outpatient sessions cover standard internal medicine follow-up and chronic disease care. Volume remains flexible according to the final employment agreement.

Primary Group Adults with psychiatric conditions requiring medical management
Common Concurrent Issues Metabolic disorders, cardiovascular conditions, infection management, and medication-related medical complications
Outpatient Component General internal medicine follow-up and chronic disease management
Care Pathway Medical coverage during psychiatric admissions coordinated with psychiatry teams
Volume Structure Set by mutual agreement based on lifestyle goals, salary targets, and preferred pace rather than fixed quotas

About Doctor's Choice Placement Services, Inc

Doctor's Choice Placement Services, Inc is a physician recruitment firm that places internists and other specialists in permanent clinical positions across Florida and additional U.S. markets. The firm works with hospitals, health systems, private practices, outpatient clinics, and related organizations, offering free services to physician candidates while fees are paid by hiring parties. Founded in 2004 and based in Florida, it maintains a national network of opportunities in metropolitan, suburban, and rural settings.

Organization Type Physician placement and recruitment firm
Service Focus Permanent placement in hospital-based and outpatient settings
Geographic Reach Metro Southeast Florida and additional U.S. markets
Candidate Services Free for physicians; includes opportunity matching, CV assistance, and interview support

Frequently Asked Questions

How is patient volume determined for this role?
Volume is set by the employment agreement according to lifestyle goals, salary targets, and preferred pace rather than fixed daily or weekly quotas.
What payor mix is accepted in the practice?
Most insurance plans are accepted, along with cash-pay options available on a sliding fee scale.
Is partnership available after starting?
Yes, a partnership track is available for interested physicians who perform well in the mixed inpatient and outpatient model.
What is the typical timeline for credentialing and starting?
Florida license verification and hospital privileges for inpatient work usually complete within 60–90 days once paperwork is submitted. Orientation covers unit protocols and documentation expectations, and the start date can be adjusted based on credentialing progress.
Does the position involve growth into leadership roles?
Physicians who perform well may move into medical directorship roles for behavioral health units or expand their outpatient panel. Committee work related to quality and utilization review is also a common next step.

Internal Medicine Physician in Miami, FL

This Internal Medicine position in Miami focuses on daytime medical management of psychiatric inpatients combined with selected outpatient internal medicine visits. The clinical model supports a structured weekday schedule that typically ends near 5pm without weekend obligations, while optional limited call remains available. Compensation is structured around a productivity or guaranteed-salary-with-minimums approach within the stated annual range and includes a full benefits package. Patient volume and exact hours are negotiated to align with individual lifestyle and productivity preferences. The role suits internists comfortable with concurrent medical issues in behavioral health settings who prefer predictable daytime coverage in the Metro Southeast Florida market through a recruitment firm placement.

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