Orthopedic Surgery Position in Key West, Florida with Lower Keys Medical Center

Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified 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 knees, shoulders, elbows, and the opportunity to work with sports teams on the island
• Access to MAKO
• 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
• Open to new graduates or experienced surgeons
• 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)

LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER - Quality Healthcare.

Lower Keys Medical Center is a Joint Commission–accredited, 167-bed acute care hospital with a long-standing reputation for clinical excellence and community commitment. The hospital holds multiple prestigious accreditations, including IAC accreditation in echocardiography, American College of Radiology accreditation for mammography, designation as an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center, and certification by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. In recognition of its high-quality stroke care, Lower Keys Medical Center has also earned the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Award.

KEY WEST, FL - Where Your Career and Lifestyle Thrive!

Key West, Florida offers a truly unique lifestyle that blends professional fulfillment with an unmatched coastal setting. As the southernmost city in the continental U.S., Key West features year-round warm weather, beautiful ocean views, and a vibrant culture rooted in history, arts, and outdoor living. Physicians enjoy a close-knit community, minimal commuting, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a medically underserved island population. Outside of work, Key West provides world-class fishing, boating, diving, and sailing, along with renowned dining, festivals, and a relaxed island pace of life, creating an exceptional work-life balance in one of the most distinctive locations in the country.

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 14 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, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, 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.