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 & SkillsDoctor 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.
