General Surgery and Bariatrics

About hospital

The hospital is an acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the South Florida community. The general surgery service provides comprehensive elective and emergent surgical care to a diverse patient population.

Hospital highlights include:

• Broad general surgery capabilities, including minimally invasive and open procedures and robotics.
• Modern operating rooms with advanced anesthesia, imaging, and perioperative support.
• Integrated critical care, hospitalist, and emergency medicine services.
• A multidisciplinary team committed to evidence-based practice, quality, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre‑operative evaluations, including history, physical examination, diagnostic interpretation, and risk assessment for surgical candidates.
• Perform general and bariatric surgical procedures (e.g., hernia repair, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, bowel resection, soft‑tissue procedures, and selected laparoscopic cases) within credentialed scope and training.
• Provide emergency and on‑call coverage for acute surgical conditions and trauma as assigned by the department.
• Manage perioperative care, including admission, inpatient rounds, post‑operative management, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, critical care, nursing, and ancillary services to optimize patient outcomes and ensure coordinated care.
• Ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of operative notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality conferences, and compliance activities.
• Provide education and supervision to residents, advanced practice providers, and other learners as applicable.
• Comply with hospital bylaws, departmental policies, and professional practice standards.
• Perform other surgery-related duties as requested in support of the service line and hospital mission.

Qualifications & Skills

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with completion of an ACGME‑accredited General Surgery residency.
• Board eligible or board certified in General Surgery.
• Current, unrestricted state medical license (or eligibility) and DEA registration.
• BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certifications as required by the facility or trauma designation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, high-quality surgical care.

Competencies

• Broad operative skill set and sound clinical judgment across the spectrum of general surgical conditions.
• Ability to function effectively in emergent and high‑acuity situations, including trauma and complex surgical cases.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice, quality outcomes, and continuous professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience, call responsibilities, and procedural volume.
• Comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• CME allowance and support for ongoing education.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Supportive leadership with long-term career growth and program development opportunities.

Why South Florida / Fort Lauderdale?

Fort Lauderdale offers an exceptional quality of life:

• Year-round sunshine and warm climate.
• World-class beaches, boating, and outdoor recreation.
• Vibrant dining, arts, and cultural scene.
• No Florida state income tax.
• Easy access to Miami, Palm Beach, and international airports.
• Diverse, welcoming communities.

Build a rewarding general surgery career while living where others vacation.