What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Physician – Geriatrics (MD/DO) position at Tampa Family Health Centers?
Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)
About Tampa Family Health Centers
At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service—it’s our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to a culturally diverse community across Hillsborough County. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and positive change, and we are proud to be a trusted leader in community-centered care.
Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven organization where physicians are supported, valued, and empowered to provide meaningful care while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician with geriatric experience and a strong interest in caring for older adults to join our Family Medicine team.
This role provides comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult and geriatric patients, including preventive care, chronic disease management, medication management, acute care, and coordination of complex health needs. The physician will also have the opportunity to work closely with our Family Medicine Residency Program, including teaching, mentoring, and supervising residents and medical students.
The ideal candidate is passionate about Family Medicine, geriatric care, medical education, and serving diverse patient populations in a community health setting.
Physicians also have the opportunity to be involved with our Family Medicine Residency Program, providing mentorship, teaching, and clinical supervision while helping support the next generation of Family Medicine physicians.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient Family Medicine and geriatric care
- Perform patient histories, physical examinations, and medical diagnoses
- Manage acute and chronic health conditions
- Provide preventive care, wellness visits, and age-appropriate screenings
- Manage medically complex older adult patients and multiple chronic conditions
- Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing
- Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and coordinate follow-up care
- Coordinate care with specialists and interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease management, and healthy aging
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic health record documentation
- Participate in daily care team huddles and quality improvement initiatives
- Serve as a clinical resource to advanced practice providers and nursing staff
- Participate in the supervision and teaching of Family Medicine residents, medical students, and allied health professionals
- Support TFHC’s Patient-Centered Medical Home model
- Participate in after-hours coverage as assigned
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Must be bilingual in English/Spanish
- Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
- Experience caring for geriatric and older adult patients required
- Geriatric Medicine fellowship training or additional geriatric experience preferred
- Current or eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License
- Current DEA registration
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of one year of physician experience preferred
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Benefits & Rewards
TFHC offers a comprehensive physician benefits package designed to support professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Competitive physician base salary
- Productivity incentive opportunities
- Sign-on bonus opportunities
- Relocation assistance, when applicable
- Annual physician licensing stipend
- Paid CME days
- Generous paid time off
- 7 paid company holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Company-paid FTCA malpractice coverage
- 401(k) program with employer contribution after one year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel assistance
- Optional supplemental insurance benefits
- Pet insurance
- Student loan refinancing resources
As an FQHC, TFHC also offers physicians access to valuable student loan repayment opportunities, including:
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program eligibility at qualifying locations
- Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education (FRAME) Program eligibility
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employment
Why Tampa?
Tampa offers year-round sunshine, Gulf Coast beaches, professional sports, diverse dining, arts and entertainment, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to destinations throughout Florida. Florida also has no state individual income tax, making Tampa an attractive place to live, work, and build a long-term career.
Join Us
If you are a Family Practice Physician with geriatric experience who is passionate about caring for older adults, serving the community, and contributing to medical education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Tampa Family Health Centers in redefining community healthcare in Tampa Bay.