Employed Orthopedic Surgeon | High-volume Elective Practice | FL Panhandle/Emerald Coast

North Okaloosa Physician Group, affiliated with North Okaloosa Medical Center (NOMC), is seeking an experienced, board-certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established hospital-employed group in Crestview, Florida.

Step into an immediate, high-volume elective practice fueled by an active population near Eglin Air Force Base. Local demand for elective joints, sports medicine, and reconstructive procedures is extremely high across our captive Primary Service Area of 215,000+ residents. Enjoy top-tier surgical infrastructure—including MAKO Robotics and ASC access—while living just 30 minutes from the world-famous white-sand beaches of Destin with zero state income tax.

About Your Work:

• Employed, full-time, well-respected practice
• Join 2 physicians and 1 APP
• 25-bed ED (40,000 visits in 2025)
• 5 modern OR suites, dedicated blocks, efficient and tenured OR team, state of the art technology including MAKO and 24/7 anesthesia coverage
• Additional access to ASC with 3 OR suites
• EMR: Athena with Suki AI scribe technology
• Fully-equipped clinic with experienced support team; clinic across highway from medical center
• Established primary care network and robust specialty care, including Pain Management and Oncology, through established clinical partnerships
• Multidisciplinary support through IP/OP rehabilitation, infusion therapy, IR, and Wound Care/HBO
• Dedicated outreach/marketing support

Compensation & Benefits Package

At North Okaloosa Physician Group, we are committed to offering our physicians exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and personal growth. To accomplish this, we have designed generous total compensation and benefits package:

• Competitive base salary plus wRVU productivity incentives
• Commencement bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical loan repayment assistance
• Full malpractice coverage, including tail coverage
• Comprehensive health, medical, and wellness benefits package with 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid CME time with annual allowance
• No 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.