Specialization:
Surgery General

Job Summary:

HCA Floirda Putnam Hospital seeks an exceptional surgeon to join their successful Putnam Surgical Group

Qualified Candidates:

• Board eligible/board certified in General Surgery
• No fellowship required
• Comfortable with all aspects of general surgery
• Join a well-established, employed practice of 2 general surgeons
• The practice is part of a larger employed multi-specialty group that includes an orthopaedic surgeon and gastroenterologist
• Practice and facility call 1:3
• Cover only 1 hospital
• Practice covers a wide range of general procedures:

• Bread and butter surgery
• Breast surgery
• Laparoscopic (hernia, gallbladder, colon, appendectomy, etc.).
• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease GERD surgery for heartburn
• Some dermatological surgeries
• Ideal candidate would be available to start in 2025

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group

• Competitive compensation
• Great comprehensive and flexible benefits program
• PTO and CME time/allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice
• Strong support system

About HCA Floirda Putnam Hospital:

• 99-bed acute care facility
• Full complement of quality healthcare services including 24/7 ER and Primary Stroke certification
• Part of HCA Florida North Florida Healthcare with North Florida Hospital and Lake City Hospital; delivering an enhanced scope of innovated, quality healthcare to the communities they serve in a better network of care

Nestled within a bend of the St. John's River, Palatka is a historic Northeast Florida city that proudly displays its Old Florida charm. The city hosts a myriad of festivals and offers an abundance of outdoor activities, from canoeing and kayaking to hiking or playing golf. It is just a short drive from the oldest city in the US, St. Augustine, and the beautiful Florida coast.