Description

Specialization:

Surgery Trauma

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Fort Walton Hospital, which is a level II trauma center is seeking a trauma surgeon to join the team this year in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Come practice where others vacation.

Qualified Candidates:

• Board-certified or board-eligible

• Fellowship trained in trauma or surgical critical care

• Need to have a Florida State License or can obtain a Florida State License

• Staffed 24/7 with board-certified trauma surgeons

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Employment position through HCA Healthcare

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program

• CME allowance

• Occurrence-based malpractice

About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital:

• FWDH: 309-bed HCA level 2 trauma facility (expansion underway adding 30 beds next year)

• Medical ICU- 33 beds (plus an additional 8 CVICU beds)

• Stealth navigation system with O arm and Mazor spine robot

• Certified primary stroke center working toward comprehensive stroke certification

• Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students from Auburn’s VCOM (D.O.) School

• Will have IM residency program in 2024

• Named among the top 10% in the nation by Healthgrades for cardiac surgery, joint replacement, and patient safety

• Listed as 4th highest in the nation for infection prevention by Consumer Reports

• Area’s only accredited Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, and cardiac program offering open heart surgery, Watchman, and TAVR

• Reputable and stable - HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare and is comprised of more than 180 hospitals and 1,800 sites of care in 21 states and the U.K.

Community Information:

The Greater Fort Walton Beach area is known for being a family-friendly, southern town and is located between Pensacola and Panama City, along Florida’s panhandle known as the Emerald Coast. The Emerald Coast has some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the world. The popular family vacation destination of Destin is only a few miles away and offers world-class fishing, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and of course, more white sand beaches. The Fort Walton Beach area is an ideal place to raise a family, boasting exceptional public schools consistently ranking among the top school districts in the state. In addition, the area offers a variety of fine arts including the symphony and ballet, and recreational activities including boating, fishing, and watersports.