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