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Trauma Surgery Job in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Surgery Trauma Physician

Company:HCA Healthcare

Profession/Specialty:Trauma Surgery

Location:Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States

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

Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Surgery Trauma

Job Summary:

Qualified Candidates:
  • Board Certified General Surgery with Trauma Critical Care Fellowship
  • ATLS Required   
  • Willingness to work at on-site clinic for post-op follow up visit
  • Ability to obtain a Florida License
  • In-House APP Support provided
  • Robotically trained preferred
  • New Graduates encouraged to apply

Incentives/Benefits Package:
In addition to unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth and a competitive salary with incentives, a comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues. This includes:
  • Paid malpractice
  • Annual CME and License reimbursement
  • Coverage for medical, behavioral health, prescription drugs, dental and vision
  • Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
  • Supplemental health protection plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Financial wellbeing resources
  • Family-focused and voluntary benefits
  • CME time and dues allowance and license reimbursement

About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital:
  • HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is an over 331-bed full-service hospital making a positive impact on our community for over 45 years.
  • We are recognized as a Top General Hospital for excellence in quality care and patient safety.
  • We are the only full-service acute care hospital in Okaloosa, Walton and Santa Rosa counties, and we offer the area's only Comprehensive Cardiovascular Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Joint Commission Accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Certified Cancer Center, Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, and Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Center.
  • Our expanded emergency services include a dedicated Pediatric ER, 24/7 Destin ER, and a full-service 24/7 Fort Walton Beach ER that includes the only Level II Trauma Center in the Tri-County area.
  • In addition to having the area's only comprehensive cardiovascular program, our Heart Center offers the latest and most advanced diagnostic and treatment options.
  • We're located on the Emerald Coast in the beautiful beachside town of Fort Walton Beach, FL which offers white sand beaches, our city park with centuries-old oak trees, our culture and history, and the locally owned restaurants and shops along the shores of Okaloosa Island.
  • Our team is committed to working together centered on our values of honesty, integrity, respect and dignity. We believe excellent people make excellence happen.

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.