Florida Physician Group- Palmetto General Hospital- General Surgeon

HSA and Florida Physician Group

Role: General Surgeon

Location: Hialeah, South Florida

Practice: Florida Physician Group/Palmetto General Hospital

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.

• Diverse, welcoming communities.

Build a rewarding general surgery career while living where others vacation.