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BayCare Medical Group
Winter Haven, Florida

Orthopedic Surgeon - WHH / BRMC

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Position Overview

BayCare Medical Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Orthopedic Surgeon to join our expanding orthopedic service line across Bartow Regional Medical Center and Winter Haven Hospital, two key facilities providing high-quality, patient-centered care in central Florida.

The Orthopedic Surgeon will provide high-quality surgical and nonsurgical orthopedic care across both hospital campuses. This role involves managing a wide spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, participating in operative and non‑operative care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide orthopedic evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Perform elective and emergent orthopedic procedures including fracture repair, joint replacement, arthroscopy, and soft-tissue procedures.
  • Participate in shared call rotation between Bartow Regional and Winter Haven Hospital.
  • Collaborate with advanced practice providers, therapists, and hospital staff to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
  • Contribute to quality initiatives, clinical protocols, and performance improvement activities.
  • Engage in community and patient education as needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record systems.

Qualifications

  • Qualifications
  • MD or DO from accredited institution.
  • Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
  • Active or eligible Florida medical license.
  • Subspecialty interest welcome.
  • Company Overview

About Our Locations

Bartow Regional Medical Center is a 72‑bed acute care hospital serving Bartow and surrounding communities, offering a full range of surgical services including orthopedic surgery. The hospital features four surgery suites, dedicated inpatient and outpatient orthopedic services, advanced imaging, and a multidisciplinary musculoskeletal care team.

Winter Haven Hospital is a 447‑bed regional facility with a comprehensive orthopedic program designed to maximize patient function through state-of-the-art technology, experienced surgical and rehab teams, and personalized treatment plans.

Benefits

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Incentive Bonus
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Retirement Plan plus employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • CME Allowance

Malpractice Insurance

Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage.

Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year.

This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical CarePatient EvaluationMultidisciplinary CollaborationElectronic Medical RecordsQuality Improvement

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 5 employers

3
<$375k
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$375k-500k
3
$500k-625k
1
$737k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution9 jobs · 5 employers

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5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint

Permanente Medicine · Tacoma, Washington

$627k-$737k
#2

Orthopedist / Orthopedic Surgeon Pittsburgh PA

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$520k–$600k
#3

Orthopedic Surgeon Alexandria VA

$450K - $520K
#4

Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Peabody, MA

$400k-$500k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 339 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Winter Haven

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$266k
Typical market rent
$1,698/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About BayCare Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Incentive Bonus
Sign-On Bonus
Retirement Plan plus employer match
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Insurance
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance