Orthopedic Surgery Position in Key West, Florida with Lower Keys Medical Center

Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established practice in the beautiful and vibrant community of Key West, Florida. 

Search firm candidates are NOT accepted. Please reach out directly to Sylvia Moyle at Sylvia_Moyle@chs.net

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with knees, shoulders, elbows, and the opportunity to work with sports teams on the island
• Access to MAKO
• High volume, quick ramp-up 
• Office space available
• Work in a supportive environment with access to referring PCPs and specialists
• Robust onboarding, marketing, and physician outreach support
• Strong clinical and administrative support
• Open to new graduates or experienced surgeons
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible and have completed U.S. residency training
• J1 visa support is NOT available at this location

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE MAY INCLUDE:

• Generous compensation with bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical loan repayment assistance
• Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER - Quality Healthcare.

Lower Keys Medical Center is a Joint Commission–accredited, 167-bed acute care hospital with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and community commitment. The hospital holds multiple prestigious accreditations, including IAC accreditation in echocardiography, American College of Radiology accreditation for mammography, designation as an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center, and certification by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. In recognition of its high-quality stroke care, Lower Keys Medical Center has also earned the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Award.

KEY WEST, FL - Where Your Career and Lifestyle Thrive!

Key West, Florida offers a truly unique lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with an unmatched coastal setting. As the southernmost city in the continental U.S., Key West features year-round warm weather, beautiful ocean views, and a vibrant culture rooted in history, arts, and outdoor living. Physicians enjoy a close-knit community, minimal commuting, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a medically underserved island population. Outside of work, Key West provides world-class fishing, boating, diving, and sailing, along with renowned dining, festivals, and a relaxed island pace of life, creating an exceptional work-life balance in one of the most distinctive locations in the country.