General Orthopedic Surgeon in Crestview, Florida

General Orthopedic Surgeon to join our team in beautiful **Crestview, Florida.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, hospital employed position (no locums or part-time)
• General orthopedics with some sports and total joints
• Access to MAKO, block time available
• Three operating rooms at the ambulatory surgery center
• Five operating rooms at the main hospital
• High volume, quick ramp-up
• Joining a well-established group
• Shared call with an experienced team
• 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 with experienced APC staff
• Dedicated medical assistant from day one, additional support grows with volume
• 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 - up to $100K
• Residency/fellowship stipend for qualifying candidates
• Malpractice
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)
• Florida does NOT have state income tax!

About the Hospital

North Okaloosa Medical Center is a 150-bed acute care hospital serving residents of Florida’s Emerald Coast region. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, same-day surgery, diagnostic imaging that includes CT and MRI, cardiac services, rehabilitation, pulmonary care, pediatric services, senior wellness programs, and laboratory services. The hospital also offers specialized women’s health services and maternity care.

Community

Located in Okaloosa County in Florida’s panhandle, Crestview provides a family-friendly environment with a mild climate, affordable living, and access to both coastal and inland recreation. The region benefits from a strong military presence led by Eglin Air Force Base, which supports the local economy and attracts technology and defense-related industries. The Emerald Coast is known for its beaches, boating, fishing, golf, youth sports, arts, dining, and year-round outdoor activities, along with a highly regarded public school system.

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 36 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 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.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.