General Orthopedic Surgeon | High-Demand Market | Employed Position in Coastal Florida

Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Description

Santa Rosa Medical Center (SRMC), a 129-bed hospital in Milton, Florida, is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon to join an established and growing employed orthopedic group. This is a high-volume opportunity with immediate patient access, strong referral support, and the ability to help shape orthopedic care in a rapidly growing market.

Why This Opportunity?

• Step into immediate volume in a busy clinic
• Work in an employed model with salary + wRVU incentives
• Full OR support and dedicated block time for procedures
• Support from subspecialists (Spine & Foot/Ankle) already in the group
• Strong growth potential with access to a loyal primary care referral network

Practice & Team

• Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic; surgeries performed in hospital ORs
• On-site X-ray and technician
• Dedicated MA; potential to add APP as volume grows
• Support: Full-time anesthesia, operationally efficient ORs
• Call: 1:4
• Primary Population: Adult and older adults

Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a Board Eligible or Board Certified General Orthopedic Surgeon who is:

• Energetic, motivated, and growth-oriented
• Ready to hit the ground running and capture immediate patient demand
• Comfortable performing general orthopedic procedures: hips, knees, joints, shoulders, etc.
• Experienced (7–15 years preferred) but strong new graduates considered with correct skill set

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Greater-of salary + wRVU incentives
• Commencement bonus
• Student loan repayment
• Relocation assistance
• Annual CME/licensure/dues/subscription allowance
• Full benefits package through CHS

About Santa Rosa Medical Center

• 129-bed general hospital serving Santa Rosa County
• Primary provider of hospital-based healthcare, emergency medicine, and specialty care
• Part of Community Health Systems, which operates 67 hospitals and 1,000+ care sites nationwide
• Over 100 employed physicians

About Milton, Florida

Milton offers a perfect balance of small-town charm and modern convenience:

• 20 minutes from Pensacola; 30 miles from Gulf Coast beaches
• Growing community with projected 8.5% population increase over 5 years
• Historic downtown, local festivals, and a strong sense of community
• Outdoor recreation: Blackwater River State Park, kayaking, hiking, biking
• Affordable cost of living, low property taxes, no state income tax
• Safe, family-friendly environment with excellent schools
• Easy access to Pensacola International Airport and nearby destinations: Destin, Gulf Shores, New Orleans, Mobile, and Biloxi to name a few

Why Join This Team?

• Step into an established group with subspecialty support
• Immediate patient volume and OR access
• Strong primary care and independent referral network
• Competitive compensation with incentives
• Excellent work-life balance in a family-friendly coastal community

How to Apply

If you are a BE/BC General Orthopedic Surgeon ready for immediate patient volume, strong support, and the opportunity to grow a thriving practice, we want to hear from you.

No visa sponsorship available

Location Description

Located in central Santa Rosa County in northwest Florida, just 30 minutes from Pensacola, Milton offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and a step back to a less-hurried lifestyle. With access to northwest Florida's rivers, beaches, farms and forests, Milton is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise, maintaining a fine balance between small-town charm and modern urban life. The area offers a bit of the country while still allowing access to great museums, concerts, shopping and restaurants just a short drive away.

Santa Rosa Medical Center is a 129-bed facility and the premier provider of healthcare services in Santa Rosa County, Florida. With almost 400 full-and part-time employees, this hospital is one of the county's largest employers. Additionally, over 100 physicians have privileges at Santa Rosa Medical Center where the hospital's services include an emergency department, wound care center, a state-of-the-art surgical suite, critical care and medical units, rehabilitation center, laboratory services, occupational health clinic, women's services, urgent care clinic, imaging center and nutrition services. Santa Rosa Medical Center is also recognized for excellence in patient safety with a Leapfrog 'A' Grade; the region's only hospital to receive an 'A' letter grade for fall of 2025.

Recruiter

Melinda McDonald - ENT, Orthopedics, & PM&R

Location

Santa Rosa Medical Center