UF Health Regional Physician (General Surgery)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida Health system seeks a full‑time General Surgeon to join UF Health Central Florida’s General Surgery Department serving Lake County and surrounding communities. Board Certified or Board Eligible, with residency training and Florida licensure.

This role emphasizes leadership, patient-centered care, and collaboration with regional physicians to develop care pathways and improve outcomes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 General Surgery and develop patient care pathways.

Job description

UF Health Regional Physician (General Surgery) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)

Job No: 541554

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Lake

Categories: Allied Health, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29760900 - MD-RPN CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH

Job Description

Classification Title:

UF Health Physician (General Surgery)

Classification Minimum Requirements:

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.

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 General Surgeon to join its General Surgery Department. Board Certified or Board Eligible. Experienced and recent graduates are welcome. This is an outstanding opportunity for any professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience in their field.

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 General Surgery also aids in developing patient care pathways. The aim is to build a patient‑centered team of professionals in Central Florida to enhance General Surgery health, provide top‑notch outcomes for interventions, and minimize costs.

Expected Salary:

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:

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.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.