UF Health Regional Physician (Orthopaedic Fracture Care Surgeon) - UF Health Central Florida (Lake and Marion Counties)
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Job Description
Classification Title
UFHealth Physician
Job Description
UF Health Central Florida, formerly known as Central Florida Health and acquired by the University of Florida Health in January 2020, is an award-winning, locally owned and governed not-for-profit healthcare system and the largest, most comprehensive provider of health care services in the region.
We care for patients in Lake, Sumter, and Marion counties through inpatient acute hospital services at UF Health The Villages Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital, inpatient rehabilitation services at UF Health The Villages Rehabilitation Hospital, and diagnostic laboratory services at several locations.
As a premier healthcare provider, UF Health Central Florida takes pride in providing progressive, innovative technology, along with building strong relationships with patients, families, physicians, and residents of the communities we serve.
What We Are Looking For
UF Health Medical Group in Leesburg, FL, and The Villages, FL is seeking a full-time, highly skilled, and Board Certified or Board Eligible Orthopedic Fracture Care Surgeon. The candidate will be primarily responsible for the evaluation and surgical management of injuries. Experience is preferred; however, new graduates will be considered. This is an outstanding opportunity for any professional with a wealth of knowledge in their field.
Why Choose Us
- Competitive Compensation
- Up to Eight Weeks Paid Time Off
- Sign-on Bonus
- Pension and Dynamic Health Insurance
- Sovereign Immunity
- Established Referral Base
Great opportunity in sunny Central Florida where we are home to world-class theme parks, thousands of lakes, and miles of beaches.
Expected Salary
Commensurate with experience and education
Minimum Requirements
Licensed to practice medicine in accordance with Chapter 458, Florida Statutes* plus four years of appropriate experience. Completion of a residency program may substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty; Certification/Licensure in the state of Florida and Federal DEA Certification.
Special Instructions to Applicants
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p. m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: Yes
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will be responsible for the evaluation and surgical management of orthopedic injuries. They will provide care within the UF Health Central Florida hospital system, including inpatient acute and rehabilitation settings.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed to practice medicine in Florida and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. A minimum of four years of experience is required, though residency completion may substitute for this experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 31 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 52% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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