Dr. Desteni Barnes
Physician Assistant · North Florida Medical Center
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Dr. Desteni Barnes is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with North Florida Medical Center, based in Panama City, FL. As a physician assistant, Dr. Barnes contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Panama City, FL. Dr. Barnes holds academic credentials, including Master's degree and Bachelor’s Degree, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences General, from Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida. North Florida Medical Center operates in the Healthcare Services sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Panama City, FL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.
Position in HealthTal Database
- 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Desteni Barnes is one of them.
- 1,362 Physician Assistants are based in FL (out of 96,787 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 2 contacts at North Florida Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
- Typical Physician Assistant compensation in FL: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $125,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Physician Assistants in FL: Nova Southeastern University (26), Moffitt Cancer Center (25), Emcare (13).
- 81% of Physician Assistants in FL have education credentials on file.
Data refreshed November 2026.
Recruiting Physician Assistant
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Desteni Barnes is based in Panama City, FL. They are currently affiliated with North Florida Medical Center.
Dr. Desteni Barnes specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.
Dr. Desteni Barnes currently works at North Florida Medical Center.
Dr. Desteni Barnes attended Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida.
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
Physician Assistants in FL typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $125,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.