Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Level II Trauma Center Leadership Opportunity in Florida
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Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Opportunity – Central Florida
A physician-owned orthopedic practice is seeking an experienced Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join its team and provide specialized care at a Level II Trauma Center in Central Florida.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma physician who enjoys managing complex injuries, performing advanced surgical procedures, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary trauma environment.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in orthopedic trauma, acute orthopedic surgery, and the management of high-acuity traumatic injuries while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
The practice is a well-established physician-owned organization with a collaborative team of orthopedic specialists providing comprehensive care across multiple orthopedic subspecialties.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Join a respected physician-owned orthopedic practice
- Practice within a Level II Trauma Center environment
- Manage complex orthopedic trauma cases
- Collaborate with emergency medicine, critical care, neurosurgery, and orthopedic teams
- Shared trauma call structure
- Access to advanced surgical resources and technology
- Strong focus on quality, teamwork, and patient outcomes
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat complex traumatic orthopedic injuries
Perform urgent orthopedic trauma procedures in a high-acuity setting
Participate in shared orthopedic trauma call coverage
Collaborate with multidisciplinary trauma teams
Develop individualized treatment plans based on injury severity and patient needs
Coordinate perioperative and postoperative patient care
Participate in trauma quality improvement initiatives
Maintain accurate documentation through EMR systems
Support trauma center standards and patient safety initiatives
Educate residents and medical students when applicable
Stay current with advances in orthopedic trauma care
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma
Current Florida medical license or eligibility
Current ATLS certification
Strong surgical skills and clinical judgment
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced trauma environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of post-fellowship orthopedic trauma experience preferred
Experience working in a Level II Trauma Center
Familiarity with trauma registries and quality improvement programs
Experience with ACS trauma verification standards
Teaching experience with residents or medical students
Working Hours
Full-Time Physician Schedule
Call Coverage:
Shared orthopedic trauma call rotation
Includes nights, weekends, and holidays as part of coverage schedule
Practice Setting:
Level II Trauma Center / Orthopedic Surgery
Skills
Trauma Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Acute Care Surgery
Fracture Management
Complex Orthopedic Injuries
Level II Trauma Center
Surgical Procedures
Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Trauma
ATLS Certified
Trauma Quality Improvement
Patient Safety
Multidisciplinary Care
Orthopedic Reconstruction