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Overview The successful surgeon will contribute to the organization's success in the operating room, ambulatory office, and on-call. Candidates with experience in Orthopaedic surgical care with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required. Experience with hip and knee replacements and revisions is required. The Orthopaedic Surgeon is responsible for treating patients with surgical and non-surgical procedures. Responsibilities will also include consulting with patients, discussing treatment options, treating patients, overseeing aftercare and physical therapy, and coordinating with other specialists, when necessary. Responsibilities The Orthopaedic Surgeon is responsible for delivering high-quality health care by developing and harnessing collaborative care teams to provide the most cost-effective and appropriate patient care. Collaborative care teams include the direct or indirect supervision of advanced practitioners and other team members in the ambulatory setting. In addition, the Orthopaedic Surgeon provides development and planning of efficient practice operations to help ensure appropriate same-day patient access to outpatient medical care. Successful candidates will embrace our vision and mission while upholding our core values. The successful candidates will provide patient-centered care, be a team player, and practice self-reflection. For inpatient assignments, the Surgeon is responsible for the care and management of patients in the hospital. This includes making patient rounds, contributing to the decisions for daily care, writing orders, interacting with consultants, and facilitating and coordinating the scheduling of therapeutic and diagnostic tests and procedures. For clinic assignments, the Surgeon will provide diagnostic and therapeutic health care coverage for patients, which includes but is not limited to, taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, coordinating lab tests, diagnostic studies, prescribing medications, and providing a plan of treatment and education. Other duties may include sharing call hours, phone coverage, and seeing admitted patients within the hospital. Benefits include Nationally competitive base salary Malpractice Coverage (including Tail Coverage) CME, Professional Licensing, and Association Dues Allowance and CME Leave Days Comprehensive benefits package includes but is not limited to: health, prescription, dental, and vision insurances; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; retirement plan; Personal Time Off (accrual increases with longevity); Wellness Program Apply Now We invite you to join our team! Our work and passion for excellence are intended to have an impact beyond the communities in which we serve. Apply now at UF Health St. Johns is a regional extension of UF Health, serving Flagler, St. Johns, Putnam, Clay, and Duval counties. UF Health Flagler Hospital has a 130-year legacy of caring for the community. UF Health Flagler Hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for primary stroke care centers, national accreditation for its total hip and total knee replacement programs, accreditation from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, and Center of Excellence designation for its bariatric surgery center. Learn more at Qualifications Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Orthopaedic board certification is required. Credentialing : Must meet requirements set forth by the medical staff office to obtain and retain privileges to practice as a physician assistant within UF Health Flagler Hospital and/or the UF Health Care Network, as applicable. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current and clear license (or eligible to be licensed) as a physician in the state of Florida BLS is required UF Health

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