Surgery - General Physician at HCA Healthcare

Description Specialization:Surgery TraumaJob Summary: HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking a Trauma Medical Director for their Level II trauma center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Trauma Program at HCA Fort Walton Beach- Destin is actively developing an EGS program comprising of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care and Emergency and Elective General Surgery to better meet the needs of our growing community. Qualified Candidates: Board certified in General Surgery Board certified or board eligible in Surgical Critical Care ATLS required Eager to be part of developing an elective general surgery practice for the trauma center At least 1-2 years of prior leadership/directorship experience required Incentive/Benefits Package: Employed by HCA Physician Services Group, the largest hospital network in the nation Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package with 401k Support and leadership of a large organization About Trauma Services: State designated and ACS verified level II trauma center APP support 24/7 12-hour primary in-house coverage with night back-up call from home with 30-minute response time 24/7 on-site anesthesia, surgical services team & trauma-trained nurses About HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital : HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 331-bed, top-performing acute care hospital and level 2 trauma facility offering the area s only Comprehensive Cardiovascular Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Joint Commission accredited Advanced Primary Stroke Center, Certified cancer center, Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Center. Currently hosting 3rd and 4th year D.O. students, established IM residency program with TY and EM starting in 2026. HCA Healthcare is reputable and stable as one of the nation s leading providers of healthcare and is currently comprised of more than 180 hospitals and 1,800 sites of care in 21 states and the U.K. Community Information: The Greater Fort Walton Beach area is known for being a family friendly, southern town and is located between Pensacola and Panama City, along Florida s panhandle known as the Emerald Coast. The Emerald Coast has some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the world. The popular family vacation destination of Destin is only a few miles away and offers world-class fishing, golf courses, shopping, restaurants, and of course, more white sand beaches. The Fort Walton Beach area is an ideal place to raise a family, boasting exceptional public schools consistently ranking among the top school districts in the state. In addition, the area offers a variety of fine arts including the symphony and ballet, and recreational activities to include boating, fishing and watersports.