UF Health St. Johns| General Orthopaedic Surgeon| Beach Life| Top School System in FL

UF Health St. Johns is seeking a Orthopaedic General Surgeon to join our established and highly respected team in one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida. UF Health St. Johns Orthopaedics has a strong reputation for clinical excellence, collaborative care, and innovation in orthopaedic procedures, with a focus on improving patient mobility and quality of life.  

As part of the UF Health system that’s recognized regionally and nationally for excellence you will practice in a collaborative environment designed to support high-quality care, strong patient outcomes, and long-term professional satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Position Highlights

• Multidisciplinary environment in state-of-the-art facility.
• Join experienced team of orthopaedic surgeons and advanced practice providers.
• Robust patient referral base
• Competitive Compensation

• Commencement Bonus & Relocation Available
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice Coverage (Sovereign Immunity)
• Retirement Benefits
• EPIC EMR

Qualifications

Position Requirements

• MD/DO Degree
• Board certified/Board Eligible
• Florida Medical License
• DEA License

About UF Health St. Johns

UF Health St. Johns is a total health care enterprise aimed at advancing the physical, social and economic health of Northeast Florida communities. From serving as the lead agency for St. Johns County’s Continuum of Care, to bringing a new concept in health villages throughout the region.

UF Health St. Johns is an extension of UF Health St. Johns Flagler Hospital, which has a 130-year legacy of caring for the community.

About St. Johns County

St. Johns County is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable counties in Florida, consistently ranked for its exceptional quality of life, strong public schools (#1 in the state of Florida), family-friendly communities, and easy access to the Jacksonville metro area.

The region blends historic charm, modern amenities, and coastal living, making it an ideal destination for providers and families relocating to Northeast Florida. 

We're an equal opportunity employer. Culturally competent care comes from hiring physicians of diverse backgrounds. We guarantee an equitable hiring process throughout your candidate experience.

UF Health Durbin Park is a 42.5-acre health and wellness campus that will advance health care services as part of UF’s regional expansion plan for Jacksonville and St. Johns County.  Located in northeast St. Johns County, UF Health Durbin Park will include a full-service 99-bed hospital with a focus on acute, intensive, and emergency care, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiovascular medicine, and women’s services, as well as a multidisciplinary medical office building. Future potential site development includes ability to expand hospital beds as well as an ambulatory surgical center, outpatient imaging, and additional medical office building. 

We Offer Exceptional Benefits:

• Low-cost State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance 
• Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans 
• Paid Time Off including for vacations, holidays, paid family leave, and sick leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Sovereign immunity malpractice status

About UF Health:

UF Health represents the commitment of more than 30,000 faculty and staff dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care, advancing medical research, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. Together, we strive to create unstoppable momentum toward the goal of improving individual and community health through discovery, clinical and translational science and technology, exceptional education and patient-centered, innovative, high-quality health care. At the heart of our mission is to provide high-quality clinical care and to promise every patient their best experience possible.  With a network that includes 12 hospitals and numerous outpatient locations across Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Central Florida, UF Health is a leader in high-quality, patient-centered care.