General Surgeon

HCA Healthcare; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 380,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice

Medical insurance

Behavioral health coverage

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

CME time and dues reimbursement

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital in Florida seeks a board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon to join and grow our surgical program in St. Petersburg. We value an entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative approach, and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care as we expand access and capabilities.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years' experience, strong relationships with primary care and specialists, and an interest in shaping the direction of surgical services with a growing team.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery
• Available to start in November/December 2026
• Minimum 1 – 5 years’ practice experience
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centered surgical care
• Growth oriented and interested in helping develop and expand a general surgery program
• Desire to help shape the strategic direction and future growth of surgical services
• Collaborative and willing to build strong relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, hospital leadership, and community partners
• Open to candidates with additional clinical interests or expertise, including breast surgery or other areas within general surgery
• Interested in helping identify opportunities for new services, improved access, and continued program development

Skills

Board certification

Job description

Description

Specialization:

Surgery General

Job Summary:

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible General Surgeon to join and help grow our surgical program in St. Petersburg, Florida.

We are looking for a growth-minded, collaborative surgeon who is excited not only to practice excellent medicine, but also to help build and shape a growing general surgery program. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and a desire to help shape the strategic direction of surgical services as we expand access and capabilities to meet the needs of our community.

Ideal candidate:

• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery
• Available to start in November/December 2026
• Minimum 1 – 5 years’ practice experience
• Committed to high-quality, patient-centered surgical care
• Growth oriented and interested in helping develop and expand a general surgery program
• Desire to help shape the strategic direction and future growth of surgical services
• Collaborative and willing to build strong relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, hospital leadership, and community partners
• Interested in establishing and growing a robust surgical practice and referral network
• Open to candidates with additional clinical interests or expertise, including breast surgery or other areas within general surgery
• Interested in helping identify opportunities for new services, improved access, and continued program development

This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon who wants to have a meaningful role in the growth, development, and future direction of surgical services while practicing with the resources and support of HCA Healthcare.

Incentives/Benefits Package:

In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:

• Paid malpractice
• Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
• Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Time off, including disability coverage
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Family-focused and voluntary benefits
• CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital:

• HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, our full-service 215-bed acute care facility, provides a wide range of healthcare services to communities in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County and beyond.
• Our key specialties include 24/7 emergency care, general and robotic surgery, and comprehensive women’s services, including prenatal and post-partum care, labor and delivery, and nursery.

St. Petersburg is a growing city on Florida's gulf coast, part of the Tampa Bay area. Known for its beautiful weather, hence its “Sunshine City” nickname, St. Petersburg is popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beachgoing. The city also hosts the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art, The Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary, and The Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra.