General Surgeon Per Diem Job ID 1724072
21 days ago
Fort Lauderdale
Job Description 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: • Broad general surgery capabilities, including minimally invasive and open procedures., • Modern operating rooms with advanced anesthesia, imaging, and perioperative support., • Integrated critical care, hospitalist, and emergency medicine services., • A multidisciplinary team committed to evidence-based practice, quality, and patient safety. Key Responsibilities • Perform pre‑operative evaluations, including history, physical examination, diagnostic interpretation, and risk assessment for surgical candidates., • Perform general surgical procedures (e.g., hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel resection, soft‑tissue procedures, and selected laparoscopic cases) within credentialed scope and training., • Provide emergency and on‑call coverage for acute surgical conditions and trauma as assigned by the department., • Manage perioperative care, including admission, inpatient rounds, post‑operative management, and discharge planning., • Collaborate with anesthesia, critical care, nursing, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes and ensure coordinated care., • Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of operative notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record., • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality conferences, and compliance activities., • Provide education and supervision to residents, advanced practice providers, and other learners as applicable., • Comply with hospital bylaws, departmental policies, and professional practice standards., • Perform other surgery-related duties as requested in support of the service line and hospital mission. Qualifications & Skills • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with completion of an ACGME‑accredited General Surgery residency., • Board eligible or board certified in General Surgery., • Current, unrestricted state medical license (or eligibility) and DEA registration., • BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications as required by the facility or trauma designation., • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment., • Strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality surgical care. Competencies • Broad operative skill set and sound clinical judgment across the spectrum of general surgical conditions., • Ability to function effectively in emergent and high‑acuity situations, including trauma and complex surgical cases., • Strong teamwork and communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams., • Commitment to evidence‑based practice, quality outcomes, and continuous professional development. Compensation & Benefits • Highly competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, call responsibilities, and procedural volume., • Comprehensive benefits package, which may include:, • Paid Time Off (PTO)., • CME allowance and support for ongoing education., • Medical, dental, and vision insurance., • Retirement plan options., • Malpractice insurance coverage., • Supportive leadership with long-term career growth and program development opportunities. Why South Florida / Fort Lauderdale? Fort Lauderdale offers an exceptional quality of life: • Year-round sunshine and warm climate., • World-class beaches, boating, and outdoor recreation., • Vibrant dining, arts, and cultural scene., • No Florida state income tax., • Easy access to Miami, Palm Beach, and international airports.