Regional Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Medical Group in Leesburg, Florida, seeks a full-time Orthopedic Surgery-Total Joint Physician, board certified or eligible, to provide leadership and expert patient care across Central Florida. The role emphasizes establishing and executing best-practice strategies, managing regional clinical relationships, and coordinating with the VP of Strategic Service Lines for marketing and development.

Licensed to practice in Florida with four years of experience preferred; residency may

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Florida per Chapter 458 and four years of experience.
• Completion of residency may substitute for required experience.
• Preferred: Specialty License or Certification; Board Certified/Eligible; Florida licensure and DEA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide, establish, and execute best practice strategies and quality outcomes.
• Manage clinical relationships with regional physicians and collaborate with the VP of Strategic Service Lines for marketing and business development activities.
• Setting major goals to align with Orthopedic Surgery-Total Joint objectives and aid in developing patient care pathways.
• Build a patient-centered team of professionals in Central Florida to enhance Orthopedic Surgery-Total Joint health and minimize costs.

Skills

Board Certification/Eligibility

Florida License

Education

Medical Degree (MD/DO)

Orthopedic Residency

Tools

DEA Certification

Job description

UF Health Regional Physician (Orthopedic Surgery-Total Joint) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)

Apply now Job no: 541556
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Lake
Categories: Allied Health, Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29760900 - MD-RPN CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH

Classification Title:

Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes* plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Job Description:

UF Health Central Florida, formerly known as Central Florida Health and acquired by the University of Florida Health in January 2020, is an award-winning, locally owned and governed not-for-profit healthcare system and the largest, most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region.

We care for patients in Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties through inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health Spanish Plaines/The Villages Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health The Villages Rehabilitation Hospital, and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations. As a premier healthcare provider, UF Health Central Florida takes pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and residents of the communities we serve.

UF Health Medical Group in Leesburg, Florida, and The Villages, Florida, is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Surgery-Total Joint Physician, Board Certified or Board Eligible, to provide, establish, and execute best practice strategies and quality outcomes. Manage strategic clinical relationships with regional physicians and collaborate with the VP of Strategic Service Lines for marketing and Business Development activities. Setting major goals to align with broad functional objectives for Orthopedic Surgery-Total Joint and also aids in developing patient care pathways. The aim is to build a patient-centered team of professionals in Central Florida to enhance Orthopedic Surgery-Total Joint health, provide top-notch outcomes for interventions, and minimize costs.

Experienced and recent graduates are welcome. This is an outstanding opportunity for any professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in their field.

Commensurate with experience and education.

Required Qualifications:

Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes* plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred:

Preferred: Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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