General Orthopedic Surgeon in Key West, Florida

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

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with some knees, shoulders, elbows, and the opportunity to work with sports teams on the island
• 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
• Must have 2+ years of experience
• 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
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

About the Hospital

Lower Keys Medical Center is a Joint Commission-accredited, 167-bed, full-service acute care hospital providing healthcare services to residents of the Florida Keys. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and labor and delivery services. Lower Keys Medical Center partners with Miami-based health systems to provide access to advanced cardiac and specialty care.

Community

Key West is a historic island community known for its architecture, cultural heritage, and tropical lifestyle. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and golf, along with vibrant dining, arts, and entertainment scenes. The community’s rich history and coastal setting make it a unique place to live and work.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 50+ acute-care hospitals and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.