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Pathology Job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Pathology Anatomic and Clinical Physician

Company:HCA Healthcare

Profession/Specialty:Pathology

Location:Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Pathology Anatomic and Clinical

Job Summary:

HCA Healthcare Pathology Services and their North Florida Division is seeking a general staff pathologist based at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

HCA Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare services with 185+ hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care located in 20 states as well as the United Kingdom. With the scale and support of HCA Healthcare, our pathology service line works to deliver quality driven, evidence and value-based pathology professional services in a timely and cost-efficient manner for all our patients and clients.

Pathology Services consists of over 200 board certified multispecialty pathologists and provides professional services to over 100 HCA Healthcare owned hospitals as well as commercial clients. We provide expert diagnosis in complex and challenging fields.  Among our top priorities is employing the best talent to advance care for our patients.

Qualified Candidates:
  • AP and CP American board certification required
  • Comfortable with the full scope of general surgical pathology for a community hospital practice
  • Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
  • Must have or be eligible for medical licensure in Florida

Incentive/Benefits Package:
  • Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth
  • Competitive salary with incentive-based compensation package
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
  • Time away from work combines paid time off, disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • CME time and dues allowances
  • 401k with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Relocation assistance offered

Facility Information:
  • 309 bed HCA level 2 trauma facility
  • Medical ICU- 33 beds (plus an additional 8 CVICU beds)
  • Stealth navigation system with O arm and Mazor spine robot
  • Certified primary stroke center
  • Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students from Auburn’s VCOM (D.O.) School
  • Internal medicine residency program began 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.

Nestled along Florida’s stunning Emerald Coast, Fort Walton Beach offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern convenience. Physicians here enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with access to sugar-white beaches, crystal-clear waters, and year-round outdoor activities like boating, fishing, and golfing. The community is family-friendly, with excellent schools, a vibrant local culture, and easy access to Destin and Pensacola. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful beachside retreat or an active coastal lifestyle, Fort Walton Beach provides an ideal setting to live, work, and thrive.
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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.