General Surgery job in Okeechobee FL

General Surgeon

Location: Okeechobee, Florida

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital has served Okeechobee and the surrounding communities with high-quality care for over 40 years. Raulerson Surgical Specialists, our employed physician group, is seeking an experienced general surgeon to join the team in Okeechobee, FL.

Job Description:

• Join an established rural general surgery practice including a PA
• Great central location 1.5 hours from Orlando and 40 minutes from east coast beaches
• Development of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
• Da Vinci Xi robot available
• Established referral base
• Employed by HCA Physician Services Group, the largest hospital network in the nation

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must be board-eligible or board-certified in general surgery
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Base salary with bonuses
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance and paid time off
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Employer matching 401k
• No state income tax

About HCA Healthcare:

• HCA Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare systems in the country with over 180 hospitals in 20 states
• HCA Healthcare is the largest provider of GME Services with over 5100+ residents and fellows in 300+ ACGME accredited programs
• Our healthcare system was established over 50 years ago and continues to improve the quality of care provided to approximately 5% of the population in the US

About Raulerson Hospital:

• 100 beds
• 4 ORs
• Emergency Services
• Intuitive Xi robotic system
• Well-trained staff
• OR staff is CNOR Strong
• Staff are ACLS/PALS certified

Community Overview:

Strategically placed along the northern rim of Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s "inland sea," the city of Okeechobee offers visitors and residents an old-fashioned and truly relaxing atmosphere. The city is just minutes from the beauty of Lake Okeechobee, attractions, and events happening throughout Okeechobee County. The town provides a convenient access point to the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail. The lake and its shores offer boating, freshwater fishing, hiking, and biking. Okeechobee is a great central location close to East and West coast beaches, Orlando, Tampa, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.