Orthopaedic Surgery of the Hand Physician

Description Specialization:Orthopaedic Surgery of the HandJob Summary:Orthopedic Hand Surgery opportunity in southwest Jacksonville FL area to join a well-established private practice of 3 other orthopedic surgeons.Qualified Candidates: Must have completed an ACGME accredited Orthopedic surgery residency and an Orthopedic Hand Surgery fellowshipMust be board eligible or board certified in Orthopedic SurgeryHave a current, or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in Florida -  not subject to any restrictions, probationary terms or conditionsNo history of license to practice being revoked, restricted or suspended by any professional licensing agency in any state or jurisdictionHave current, unrestricted DEA registration  Incentive/Benefits Package: Employment is offered through the private practiceCompetitive Base salary with productivity bonusesHospital will offer some financial support during first year to allow physician time to ramp upRelocation PackageSign-On Bonus About the Practice: This team of orthopedic surgeons located in Jacksonville, Florida, have more than 25 years of practice experience in the fieldCommitted to providing the best quality care for each patientEach of the clinic’s physicians has an area of interest or subspecialty, which means patients receive expert treatment for their conditionsJoin practice with 3 other orthopedic surgeons and 1 PAPractice call will be shared amongst the providers in the groupIncoming Hand Surgeon will participate in Hand Call at hospital – hospital is a level II trauma center About HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital:  A full-service, level II trauma and acute-care hospital with 411 beds including 10 ORs and 40 ICU beds  20-bed inpatient rehabilitation center and 24-bed psychiatric unitHospital is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Clay County9 ACGME residencies/fellowships44 bed emergency department with 2 dedicated trauma bays with 112,000 annual patient visits  Hospital accolades include: American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines RecognitionsCommission on Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) with Stroke SpecialtyNamed Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Critical Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, GI Medical Treatment, Neurosciences, Overall GI Services, Pulmonary Services, Surgical Care and Treatment of Stroke by HealthgradesOne of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care and Vascular SurgeryOne of Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care, Gastrointestinal Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Pulmonary Care and Stroke Care Recipient of Healthgrades® America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ About Jacksonville, FL:With over 200 days of sunshine per year, no state income taxes, lower cost of living, proximity to 22 miles of beaches, the largest urban park system in the nation, world-class fishing, vibrant street arts scene, and local distilleries and craft breweries, Jacksonville is a top destination to work and live. It is the 12th largest city in the United States and more than 500 people move to Northeast Florida each week with jobs being the major driving relocation factor.Minutes from the home of the PGA Tour’s world golf headquarters at TPC Sawgrass and The PLAYERS Championship, as well as home to tennis at the ATP Tour, Jacksonville is a 20-minute drive from the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine. Jacksonville also hosts one of the five largest Jazz Festivals in the United States and is a dedicated Carnival Cruise Line terminal with weekly cruises to the Bahamas. Additional Information: - Specialty: Orthopedic Hand Surgery - Location: Jacksonville, Florida 32073 - Contact: About the Company: Orange Park Medical Center is a full service, acute care hospital with 297 inpatient beds located in the heart of Orange Park, providing medical care to the counties of Clay, St. Johns and southern Duval. The continuous commitment to providing the highest level of quality care and service has taken Orange Park Medical Center from being a small community hospital to a top healthcare provider in northeast Florida. In November 2011, Orange Park opened a Provisional Level II Trauma Center that will save countless lives. Recent growth projects include expansion of the Emergency Department (ED) and a bed expansion to the North tower. Orange Park Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Orange Park Medical Center was again named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission. Only 7% of eligible hospitals nationwide earned the award for both 2010 and 2011. Orange Park consistently receives top scores from CMS for patient care in the categories of Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia and Surgical Care.  Included among Orange Park’s awards and accreditations is recognition for effectively treating stroke and heart patients. This was highlighted in 2011 with the Chest Pain Center Accreditation and the American Heart and Stroke Association’s “Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus” award and in 2012 the “Get with the Guidelines Heart Failure Bronze” award. Orange Park Medical Center’s mainstay is its well-trained, dynamic medical staff. Its medical staff of more than 700 physicians represents nearly all specialties and is supported by over 1,450 highly skilled employees. Board certification/eligibility is a requirement for credentialing for the facility.