HSA and Florida Physician Group
Role: General Surgeon
Location: Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
Practice: Florida Physician Group/Florida Medical Center
Position Overview
Florida Physician Group, a member of HSA Hospitals (Hospital Systems of America), is seeking a General Surgeon to join our surgical services program at the hospital in South Florida. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-quality surgical team in a well-established hospital setting with a strong commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and physician support.
About hospital
The hospital is an acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the South Florida community. The general surgery service provides comprehensive elective and emergent surgical care to a diverse patient population.
Hospital highlights include:
- Broad general surgery capabilities, including minimally invasive and open procedures.
- Modern operating rooms with advanced anesthesia, imaging, and perioperative support.
- Integrated critical care, hospitalist, and emergency medicine services.
- A multidisciplinary team committed to evidence-based practice, quality, and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform pre‑operative evaluations, including history, physical examination, diagnostic interpretation, and risk assessment for surgical candidates.
- Perform general surgical procedures (e.g., hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel resection, soft‑tissue procedures, and selected laparoscopic cases) within credentialed scope and training.
- Provide emergency and on‑call coverage for acute surgical conditions and trauma as assigned by the department.
- Manage perioperative care, including admission, inpatient rounds, post‑operative management, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with anesthesia, critical care, nursing, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes and ensure coordinated care.
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of operative notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality conferences, and compliance activities.
- Provide education and supervision to residents, advanced practice providers, and other learners as applicable.
- Comply with hospital bylaws, departmental policies, and professional practice standards.
- Perform other surgery-related duties as requested in support of the service line and hospital mission.
Qualifications & Skills
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with completion of an ACGME‑accredited General Surgery residency.
- Board eligible or board certified in General Surgery.
- Current, unrestricted state medical license (or eligibility) and DEA registration.
- BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications as required by the facility or trauma designation.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
- Strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality surgical care.
Competencies
- Broad operative skill set and sound clinical judgment across the spectrum of general surgical conditions.
- Ability to function effectively in emergent and high‑acuity situations, including trauma and complex surgical cases.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to evidence‑based practice, quality outcomes, and continuous professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, call responsibilities, and procedural volume.
- Comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- CME allowance and support for ongoing education.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan options.
- Malpractice insurance coverage.
- Supportive leadership with long-term career growth and program development opportunities.
Why South Florida / Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale offers an exceptional quality of life:
- Year-round sunshine and warm climate.
- World-class beaches, boating, and outdoor recreation.
- Vibrant dining, arts, and cultural scene.
- No Florida state income tax.
- Easy access to Miami, Palm Beach, and international airports.
- Diverse, welcoming communities.
Build a rewarding general surgery career while living where others vacation.
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