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Job Description

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Orthopedic or Plastic Hand Surgeon

Join a growing orthopedic and hand surgery program in the vibrant Sunshine State.

Our organization is on the lookout for a fellowship-trained Orthopedic or Plastic Hand Surgeon to become part of our expanding team in the picturesque city of Lakeland, Florida. As a member of one of Florida's largest independent healthcare systems, you will be part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and robust physician support.

We are seeking a fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon to enhance our comprehensive regional hand surgery program. The ideal candidate will:

• Possess fellowship training in Hand Surgery, with Upper Extremity fellowship training being highly desirable.
• Deliver thorough outpatient and inpatient hand surgery services.
• Contribute significantly to the growth of the region's sole dedicated hand surgery program, catering to a multicounty referral base of around one million individuals at a Level I Trauma center.

• Join a large employed physician group comprising over 400 providers across more than 40 specialties.
• Benefit from an extensive referral network through our primary care, neurology, rheumatology, and community physicians.
• Collaborate with an established team of two Orthopedic Hand Surgeons and two Plastic Hand Surgeons.
• Work in an outpatient clinic equipped with on-site hand therapy, radiology, and ultrasound services.
• Participate in shared hand surgery call at a single Level I Trauma Center, focusing solely on hand surgery without general orthopedic trauma call responsibilities.
• Have the opportunity to perform surgeries in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

Our organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance and CME Days
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

For over a century, our organization has delivered outstanding inpatient and outpatient care across more than 40 specialties. As a not-for-profit academic health system, we have received workplace accolades from various organizations, including Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association.

Our state-of-the-art teaching hospital features:

• Level I Trauma Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine
• One of the busiest single-site Emergency Departments in the nation

We are also proud to partner with Nemours Children's Health, enhancing access to high-quality pediatric specialty care.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible through ABMS or AOA
• Completion of an accredited Hand Surgery fellowship, with experience at a Level I Trauma Center preferred.

Experience a rewarding career with a health system that prioritizes collaboration, innovation, and exceptional patient care—all while enjoying the lifestyle that Central Florida has to offer.

To explore this opportunity further, please submit your CV.

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