Trauma Surgeon

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a Trauma Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL. This permanent position offers a competitive package within a high-volume trauma center, providing acute care and surgical ICU support. The role includes unique work/rest schedules and a chance to work with a diverse team, ensuring top-quality patient care.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more

CME time/allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Qualifications

• Board certified in General Surgery with Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
• Must have an unrestricted license to practice in Florida.
• No history of license issues.

Responsibilities

• Join a trauma surgical team providing acute care surgery and surgical ICU care.
• Participate in trauma service covering surgery at least 22 days per month.
• Work with a multi-specialty team for comprehensive care.

Skills

Board certified in General Surgery with Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care

Unrestricted license to practice in Florida

Current unrestricted DEA registration

Job description

Seeking a Trauma Surgeon to join HCA Florida Memorial Hospital located in Jacksonville, part of Florida’s largest healthcare system. This surgeon will join a strong trauma surgical team providing acute care surgery and surgical ICU care.

Qualified Candidates:

Board certified in General Surgery with Added Qualifications in Surgical Critical Care.
Have a current, or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in Florida - not subject to any restrictions, probationary terms or conditions
No history of license to practice being revoked, restricted or suspended by any professional licensing agency in any state or jurisdiction
Have current, unrestricted DEA registration

Position:

Permanent positions with equitable scheduling model and unique work/rest model (14 shifts per month; 12 hours per shift on call)
Supported by a multispecialty team of Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery and Interventional Radiology
26 ORs and 36 ICU beds combined TICU/MICU
56-bed emergency department with 2 dedicated trauma bays and 4 additional critical care bays
2000+ annual trauma patients entered in the registry
Florida State verified Level II Trauma Center
Two In-house trauma staff surgeons everyday and one at night with APP coverage
The acute care surgery team supported by six advanced practice professionals.
The program participates in TQIP and TQIP collaboratives.
Trauma service covers acute care surgery at least 22 days per month
High volume of blunt / penetrating trauma (80% / 20%)
Pediatric trauma (under 16 years old) stabilized and transferred to pediatric center

Incentive/Benefits Package:

Employment position through HCA Physician Services Group (PSG)
Highly competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short & long term disability options, 401k and more
CME time / allowance
Occurrence-based malpractice

About HCA Florida Jacksonville:

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is a full-service, acute-care hospital with 454 inpatient beds

Level II trauma center

About HCA Florida Healthcare:
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 450 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers, offering a collaborative network of personalized care. United as a statewide network in 2021, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,000 experienced doctors and 77,000 colleagues working together to deliver high-quality, collaborative care to more than 6.4 million patients each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities, it serves. The network provided nearly $836.6 million in uncompensated care and invested significantly in innovative technologies and facilities across Florida, including the new $360 million state-of-the-art, multi-specialty HCA Florida University Hospital in Davie, Fla. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State.

About Jacksonville, FL:
With over 200 days of sunshine per year, no state income taxes, lower cost of living, proximity to 22 miles of beaches, the largest urban park system in the nation, world-class fishing, vibrant street arts scene, and local distilleries and craft breweries, Jacksonville is a top destination to work and live. It is the 12th largest city in the United States and more than 500 people move to Northeast Florida each week with jobs being the major driving relocation factor.

Minutes from the home of the PGA Tour’s world golf headquarters at TPC Sawgrass and The PLAYERS Championship, as well as home to tennis at the ATP Tour, Jacksonville is a 20-minute drive from the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine. Jacksonville also hosts one of the five largest Jazz Festivals in the United States and is a dedicated Carnival Cruise Line terminal with weekly cruises to the Bahamas.