Surgery - General Physician

The Orlando Health Medical Group is seeking a Surgicalist to join our general surgery team on the East Coast. The Surgicalist will be responsible for hospital consultations, emergency room consultations, surgical care, and inpatient follow-up. Qualified candidates must be BC/BE in general surgery and skilled in the most effective surgical methods and technologies. Candidates should also possess a sincere passion for quality care and utilize that passion to provide service-oriented patient care and quality clinical outcomes. As a surgicalist you will have a dedicated two weeks off each month.

Role Requirements:

• Completion of an ACGME or AOA General Surgery Residency
• FL Medical License or ability to obtain one
• Open to experienced General Surgeons, Surgicalist or Fellows

Practice Highlights:
• Location : Orlando Health Melbourne and Sebastian River Hospital. The two hospitals are 24.4 miles apart. Each day will be dependent on patient volume and needs at the hospital.
• Schedule : 7 days on, 7 days off
• Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system.
• Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking out Orlando Health for their care.
• Dynamic administration, that fosters physician autonomy when it comes to clinical decision making and patient outcomes.

Financial Package:
• Excellent compensation package, opportunity to make more based-on productivity with a generous sign-on bonus.
• Benefits package includes time away for vacations and conferences, health/vision/dental insurance along with full malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and retirement savings options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Orlando Health offers 4 weeks of continuous pay for parental leave

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital serves residents and visitors of the Sebastian and Vero Beach communities. Situated in Indian River County, Florida, the 178-bed hospital offers services from digestive health, emergency care, radiology and neurology to orthopedics, heart and vascular care, and rehabilitation.

Underscoring its commitment to quality and excellence, Orlando Health Sebastian River has earned both hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, as well as advanced certification as a Primary Stroke Center for quality stroke care. The Joint Commission s Gold Seal of Approval certification recognizes healthcare organizations and programs that demonstrate a commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for patients, staff and the community. The hospital also is an accredited Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, which is dedicated to enhancing the safety and quality of care for bariatric patients.

Orlando Health Sebastian River joined Orlando Health in Fall 2024, marking Orlando Health s entry into Florida s Treasure Coast region. As part of the Orlando Health system, the hospital connects patients to a broad network of care, with specialized physicians, leading-edge technology and innovative treatments.

Awards:

• Hospital Accreditation The Joint Commission
• Laboratory Accreditation The Joint Commission
• Primary Stroke Center Advanced Certification The Joint Commission
• Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center Accreditation Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP )
• Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Bariatric Surgery Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Bariatric Center of Excellence United Healthcare
• Wound Care Center of Distinction Award Healogics
• Participant in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CathPCI Registry ; recognized by ACC in the Best Hospitals issue of S. News & World Report
• Image Gently in Pediatric CT Imaging American College of Radiology
• Designated Lung Cancer Screening Center American College of Radiology

Living in Sebastian

Situated along the Indian River Lagoon and Sebastian River on Florida s Atlantic Ocean, Sebastian is the largest city in Indian River County. But with a population of just over 25,000, Sebastian offers all the perks of Florida living with a small, hometown feel. The Sebastian Riverfront area has the character of a quaint riverfront fishing village featuring fishing charters and boat rentals, top-notch waterfront dining, popular beach bars and local breweries. Shopping ranges from unique boutiques to major retailers.

With its numerous waterways, Sebastian is known as a premier fishing, surfing and water sports destination on Florida s Atlantic Coast and is just minutes from some of the state s top family-friendly beaches. It is situated near many natural and scenic areas with over 20,000 acres of preserve and including Pelican Island, America s first National Wildlife Refuge; St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, part of the Great Florida Birding Trail; and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, designated to protect green and loggerhead sea turtle nesting habitats. Sebastian is home to over 16 city parks that host local seafood, music and arts festivals, and other family-friendly activities.

Convenient access to major roadways enables easy travel to other popular Florida destinations, such as Kennedy Space Center, Port Canaveral cruise terminal, Central Florida theme parks, downtown Orlando and Miami for quick day trips or weekend getaways. The southern corridor of the 233-mile Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway with abundant historical, natural and recreational resources for explorers of all ages encompasses the entire Sebastian River area. And if your sense of adventure leads you further, Melbourne Orlando International Airport, offering flights to several Southeast and Midwest cities as well as the United Kingdom, is just about 25 miles north.

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a medical and surgical healthcare facility located along Florida s Brevard County Space Coast, offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services. Areas of expertise for our 119-bed hospital include heart and vascular care, spine care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services.

We hold full accreditation from The Joint Commission, including laboratory accreditation, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification from the commission for our specialized spine program. We also earned high performing ratings in two procedures and conditions hip replacement and knee replacement from U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024.

Orlando Health Melbourne, along with nearby hospitals in Rockledge and Sebastian, joined Orlando Health in Fall 2024, marking Orlando Health s entry into Florida s Central Atlantic Coast region. As part of the Orlando Health family, our patients benefit from a comprehensive network of care.

Awards:

• Hospital Accreditation The Joint Commission
• Laboratory Accreditation The Joint Commission accredited lab
• Spine Surgery Certification The Joint Commission
• High Performing Hospitals U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals,
• Rated high performing in two frequently treated procedures and conditions: hip replacement and knee replacement
• A Safety Grade The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2024
• Participant in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CathPCI Registry and recognized by ACC in the Best Hospitals issue of S. News & World Report

Living in Melbourne

One of the most populous cities in Florida s Brevard County with about 87,500 residents, Melbourne is a thriving community offering a warm climate, picturesque beaches, and a unique blend of a laid-back lifestyle and hi-tech science and innovation.

With a diverse mix of working professionals, families and retirees calling Melbourne home, the area has a wide variety of housing and rental options with an overall cost of living close the national average and lower than many Florida cities including the benefit of no state income tax. A strong sense of community and highly rated schools make Melbourne a great place to raise a family.

Situated along Florida s Space Coast, Melbourne is well-known for its proximity to the Cape Canaveral s Kennedy Space Center and the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. The city also offers a host of other attractions, including a vibrant arts district; an historic downtown area with restaurants, bars and shops; nearby concert and theater venues; the world-class Brevard Zoo; and beautiful parks and beaches. Its location along the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary that separates the Space Coast from the Atlantic Ocean, provides an abundance of year-round water activities, including surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing and manatee watching.

The Melbourne Orlando International Airport offers flights to several Southeast and Midwest cities as well as the United Kingdom. Convenient driving access to other popular Florida destinations, such as Orlando, and Miami, makes for easy day trips or weekend getaways. Brightline, a high-speed train connecting Orlando and Miami, has plans for a future station in nearby Cocoa for yet another travel option.