Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Competitive Compensation + Comprehensive Benefits | Florida (ID-BB 133621)
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Job description
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Florida | Level II Trauma Center
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based / Inpatient
Position Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Location: Florida
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Position Overview
An established, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Florida is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to join its team and provide specialized surgical care at a Level II Trauma Center.
This is an excellent opportunity for an orthopedic trauma specialist to manage complex traumatic injuries in a high-acuity environment while collaborating with emergency medicine, critical care, neurosurgery, and other surgical specialists.
The practice has 16 providers and offers comprehensive orthopedic services, including joint replacement, spine care, sports medicine, hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle care, general orthopedics, regenerative medicine, and orthopedic trauma.
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and manage acute orthopedic injuries and complex traumatic fractures.
Perform urgent and emergency orthopedic trauma procedures.
Develop individualized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans.
Coordinate perioperative and postoperative patient care.
Participate in a shared orthopedic trauma call rotation.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated trauma care.
Contribute to trauma quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and registry activities.
Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation.
Participate in resident and medical student education when applicable.
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
Fellowship training in Orthopedic Trauma, preferred or required according to credentialing criteria.
Current Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure.
Current ATLS certification; instructor certification preferred.
Strong orthopedic trauma surgical skills and clinical judgment.
Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
Preferred Experience
Two or more years of post-fellowship orthopedic trauma experience.
Previous practice in a Level II Trauma Center.
Familiarity with trauma registries, ACS trauma verification, and quality improvement programs.
Experience teaching residents or medical students.
Schedule and Call
Shared orthopedic trauma call rotation.
Coverage includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Clinical responsibilities within a high-acuity hospital-based trauma setting.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) or pension plan.
Paid time off.
Continuing Medical Education allowance.
Professional liability insurance with tail coverage.
Relocation assistance, when applicable.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a physician-owned orthopedic practice with an established regional presence, a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and the opportunity to deliver specialized care to patients with complex traumatic injuries.
Qualified physicians with orthopedic trauma fellowship training are encouraged to apply.