General Surgery Hospitalist MD

Position Summary

We are seeking a General Surgery Hospitalist to provide high-quality, inpatient-focused surgical care in a collaborative hospital environment. The General Surgery Hospitalist will manage surgical patients throughout their hospital, on evaluation, perioperative management, postoperative care, and coordination with consulting services. This role is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys hospital-based practice without the demands of an outpatient clinic.

• Provide inpatient surgical care for general surgery patients, including admissions, daily rounding, and discharge planning.
• Evaluate and manage acute surgical conditions in collaboration with emergency department providers and consulting services.
• Perform bedside procedures and assist in operative cases as clinically indicated and credentialed.
• Manage preoperative assessments and postoperative care, including monitoring for complications and coordinating follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiology, critical care, hospitalists, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Respond to surgical consults in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in call coverage and shift-based scheduling as required by the service line.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and departmental meetings.

• Hospital-based position with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Full-time opportunity with a predictable, shift-based schedule.
• Call responsibilities and shift structure to be determined based on team coverage.

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in acute surgical care.
• Ability to manage a broad range of general surgery conditions in an inpatient setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency in General Surgery.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery.
• Current, unrestricted Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, malpractice coverage, and continuing medical education allowance.