Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Explore the Endless Charm of Florida!

Become a part of our dedicated team as an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Physician and help us uphold our commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care in the picturesque city of Lakeland, Florida. Our organization promotes a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect.

• Join a large physician group with over 400 professionals across more than 40 specialties.
• Work in an outpatient orthopedic clinic featuring over 30 patient examination rooms, 5 private casting bays, and 2 digital X-ray suites.
• Participate in 12 accredited residency and fellowship programs that support ongoing academic development.
• Enjoy a guaranteed base salary along with opportunities for production incentives.
• Be part of a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• Experience a strong emphasis on work-life balance within our organizational culture.
• Benefit from the absence of state income tax.

• Completion of a fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery.
• Board certification or eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery through ABOS or AOBOS.
• Capability to manage a wide range of orthopedic issues, including routine deformities, post-traumatic reconstructions, and total ankle arthroplasty.
• Possession of a current Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 403B retirement plan
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• CME allowance and days
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

Lakeland is a lively community situated conveniently between Tampa and Orlando, recognized as the #1 city to buy a house by Business Insider . Enjoy diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art, take leisurely walks along our stunning lakeside trails, parks, and nature preserves. A short drive will lead you to Clearwater Beach, acclaimed as the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor, or to Florida's famous theme parks and attractions. Polk County boasts over 150 schools, including more than 40 private institutions, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. For more information about Lakeland, visit the LAL Today website.

For over a century, our not-for-profit organization has been delivering outstanding inpatient and outpatient healthcare across more than 40 specialties. We have received numerous workplace accolades from esteemed organizations such as Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. Our facility is a 910-bed academic teaching hospital and operates as a Level I Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and houses the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, along with one of the busiest single-site Emergency Departments in the nation.

We are continually expanding with the addition of the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and the Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness. We take pride in our collaboration with Nemours Children's Health System. For further insights into our remarkable culture and our commitment to placing people at the heart of everything we do, please visit our website.

Live Where You Vacation!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV to learn more!