General Surgeon Physician

Description

Specialization:
Surgery General

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville Florida is assisting a local General Surgery Practice in the recruitment efforts for a General Surgeon to join a 2-person team here in beautiful Niceville, Florida.


Responsibilities: 
 • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure. 
• Operate on patients to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions. 
• Follow established surgical techniques during the operation. 
• Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area. 
• Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk. 
• Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, and operating rooms. 
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff. 
• Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons. 
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary. 
• Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility. 

Qualification Requirements: 
 • Able to perform health care tasks in vascular surgery and related areas, efficiently and effectively consistent with patient’s health and welfare 
• Able to obtain and sustain clinical hospital privileges 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work with minimum supervision 
• Ability to travel distances within the surrounding community 
• Good diagnostic capabilities 

 Experience: 

•  Graduate of an approved program or its equivalent 
•  Meets the standards set by the Board of Medicine 
•  Valid license to practice medicine in Florida. Must hold a current   license and be in good standing. 
•  Must meet all qualifications and follow all regulations listed in Chapter 458 F. S. Medical Practice

About HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital:
65-bed HCA Healthcare hospital with a medical staff of over 150 physicians
Championed the area’s first Certified Orthopaedic Joint Replacement Program and Certified Spine Surgery Program, in addition to a state-of-the-art surgery center
24-hour emergency services, a critical care unit, and a variety of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic imaging and laboratory services
Earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
Named among the top 10% in the nation by Healthgrades for patient safety
Reputable and stable - HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare and is comprised of more than 180 hospitals and 1,800 sites of care in 21 states and the U.K.

The Greater Destin/Niceville area offers a mid-sized, family friendly community with excellent schools. Okaloosa County consistently ranks in the top schools in the state of Florida. The economy is stable and vibrant and is home to three military bases. Enjoy a coastal lifestyle with some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the country. Located within a short road trip (4-6 hours) from many southeast metropolitan areas, such as New Orleans, Nashville, Atlanta, Orlando and Tampa.