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General Surgery Job in Palatka, Florida

Surgery General Physician

Company:HCA

Profession/Specialty:General Surgery

Location:Palatka, Florida, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

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
  • Practice and facility call 10 days
  • 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
  • Endoscopy and scoping

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.

Community Information - Palatka, FL

Located in Putnam County, Palatka is a historic Northeast Florida city that is nestled within a bend of the St. Johns River, one of the few rivers that flow north. Throughout the year residents and visitors can experience the city's Old Florida charm at one of their many festivals - like the Florida Azalea Festival, St. Johns River Catfish Festival or Blue Crab Festival. Palatka is just south of Jacksonville and a short drive from the coast and St. Augustine. In fact, Palatka is within a two drive to all of Central Florida's major attractions, international airports and beautiful beaches. 

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About HCA Florida Putnam Hospital

Putnam Community Medical Center, a 99-bed, acute care facility, located at 611 Zeagler Dr, in Palatka, provides the latest technology with the assurance of highly trained, caring professionals to the residents of Putnam County. The hospital serves North Central Florida with a full complement of quality healthcare services while maintaining cost-effectiveness.

The hospital provides individualized care directed to the specific needs of each patient. Putnam Community Medical Center offers a 10-bed Intensive/Critical Care Unit, Step-Down Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, medical and surgical units, family birthplace center, and a 24-hour emergency department. We also provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.