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

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

Job no: 541554
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Lake
Categories: Allied Health, Medicine/Physicians
Department: 29760900 - MD-RPN CENTRAL FLORIDA HEALTH

Classification Title:

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.

Job Description:

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.

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:

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.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 30 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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