Community Health Systems

General Orthopedic Surgeon in Key West, Florida

Key West, FL

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

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 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.

Posted May 5, 2026