Job Description
Orthopedic Hand/Upper Extremity Surgeon Opportunity in Lakeland, Florida! PHYSICIAN-OWNED Watson Clinic, a 220+ physician multispecialty group in Lakeland, FL (between Tampa and Orlando) is seeking an exceptional surgeon to join our existing handsurgeon and orthopedic team. Our orthopedic team also includes 6 other surgeons specializing in sports medicine, total joint, hand and trauma. Physicians starting practice will enjoy the internal referral network and the support of senior partners and experienced staff with no practice start-up costs. Very competitive first year salary with benefits including signing bonus, relocation assistance, paid malpractice, CME allowance, and opportunity for partnership. Option to practice general orthopedics and take orthopedic call if desired. Located within 2 blocks of the 864-bed hospital and surgery center, the clinic is equipped with onsite digital imaging (CT, MRI, PET), EMG, NCS, full-service laboratory, urgent care and occupational/physical/hand therapy services.
- No start-up costs for office practices
- EPIC - Electronic Medical Records
- First year salary guarantee + productivity bonus
- Relocation assistance, malpractice insurance, and CME & dues allowance, paid time off, 401(k)/Keogh & more
- Physician owned & operated private practice with a national reputation
- Opportunity for partnership after 2 years of fulltime employment
- Internal referral network and support of senior partners and experienced staff
- Exceptional suburban setting & varied patient mix
- Abundant recoreation year-roud - 500+ lakes and numerous parks; clsoe to events and attractions
- Access to major sports events - football, baseball, basketball and hockey
- Spring training home of the Detroit Tigers with Clinc physicians serving as the team's healthcare provider
- NO STATE INCOME TAX!
COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a lively community, conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando. Much of Lakeland's culture and iconic neighborhoods are built around 38 stunning lakes. Lakeland has been named one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, however our cost of living and property taxes remain among the lowest in the state!
Lakeland is just a short drive away from some of the nation's best attractions including Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Daytona 500, Cape Canaveral, and Clearwater Beach- named "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor. We are home to Fortune 500 companies such as Publix Supermarkets, Geico Insurance, and the largest Amazon Fulfillment Center in the Southeast U.S. Our culturally diverse city nurtures the creative instincts of youth at the Harrison School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Floridians enjoy year-round sunshine and a wide variety of outdoor activities including sports fishing, golf, water sports, and running or hiking throughout our abundant natural landscapes. Lakeland is the spring training home for the Detroit Tigers with Watson Clinic physicians serving as their official medical provider in Florida!
Although the population continues to grow, Lakeland's cost of living and property taxes remain among the lowest in the state. Lakeland is within an hour of two of the nation's best airports, Tampa and Orlando International, and is conveniently located near Interstate 4 (I-4) along the stretch of Florida's High Tech Corridor. Our centralized location ensures a healthy environment where locally owned shops and restaurants thrive, as well as some of the largest manufacturers and nationally-recognized companies such as FedEx, Publix Supermarkets, Geico Insurance and Rooms-To-Go furniture. Lakeland's cultural diversity rivals that of the country's largest metropolitan regions. From the internationally renowned architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, situated on the Florida Southern College campus, to the stimulating sounds of the acclaimed Imperial Symphony Orchestra, Lakeland harbors a medley of cultural treats to suit any palate. The community nurtures the creative instincts of our youth at the Harrison School for the Visual and Performing Arts, and a training complex that offers expert instruction in the fields of dance, theatre, art and music.
With year-round moderate weather, 243 days of sunshine, some of the country's best sports teams and world-renowned attractions, Lakeland is an ideal place to live! Residents not only appreciate local attractions such as the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In (2nd largest air show in the U.S.) and Legoland, but also what's available in nearby Tampa and Orlando NFL's Tampa Bay Bucs, NHL's Tampa Bay Lightening, MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, NBA's Orlando Magic, Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and Busch Gardens. Lakeland is also the spring training home for the Detroit Tigers with Clinic physicians serving as the official medical provider for their Florida operation. With 13 lakes within the city limits, and 550 throughout the county, residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including water skiing, fishing and boating. Golfers enjoy lush private and public golf courses. Watson Clinic LLP
Job Tags
Full time, Private practice, Local area, Outdoor, Relocation package, Relocation bonus,