
Trauma Surgery Job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Trauma Medical Director
Company:HCA Healthcare
Profession/Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Location:Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job Description
Description
Specialization:
Surgery Trauma
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking a Trauma Medical Director for their Level II trauma center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.The Trauma Program at HCA Fort Walton Beach- Destin is actively developing an EGS program comprising of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency and Elective General Surgery to better meet the needs of our growing community.
Qualified Candidates:
- Board certified in General Surgery
- Board certified or board eligible in Surgical Critical Care
- ATLS required
- Eager to be part of developing an elective general surgery practice for the trauma center
- At least 1-2 years of prior leadership/directorship experience required
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Employed by HCA Physician Services Group, the largest hospital network in the nation
- Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package with 401k
- Support and leadership of a large organization
- About Trauma Services:
- State designated and ACS verified level II trauma center
- APP support 24/7
- 12-hour primary in-house coverage with night back-up call from home with 30-minute response time
- 24/7 on-site anesthesia, surgical services team & trauma-trained nurses
About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital:
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 331-bed, top-performing acute care hospital and level 2 trauma facility offering the area’s only Comprehensive Cardiovascular Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Joint Commission accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Certified cancer center, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Center. Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students, established IM residency program with TY and EM starting in 2026.
HCA Healthcare is reputable and stable as one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare and is currently 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 to include boating, fishing and watersports.
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About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, with 309 licensed beds and a medical staff of over 200 physicians, representing more than 30 specialties, is the only full service acute care hospital in our Tri-County area.
FWDH: 309 bed HCA level 2 trauma facility (expansion underway adding an additional 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 towards 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.
