General Surgery Hospitalist MD/DO - Zephyrhills, Florida

Position Summary

We are seeking a General Surgery Hospitalist to provide high-quality, inpatient-focused surgical care in a collaborative hospital environment. The General Surgery Hospitalist will manage surgical patients throughout their hospital stay, focusing on evaluation, perioperative management, postoperative care, and coordination with consulting services. This role is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys hospital-based practice without the demands of an outpatient clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient surgical care for general surgery patients, including admissions, daily rounding, and discharge planning.
• Evaluate and manage acute surgical conditions in collaboration with emergency department providers and consulting services.
• Perform bedside procedures and assist in operative cases as clinically indicated and credentialed.
• Manage preoperative assessments and postoperative care, including monitoring for complications and coordinating follow-up care.
• Collaborate closely with anesthesiology, critical care, hospitalists, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Respond to surgical consults in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in call coverage and shift-based scheduling as required by the service line.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Adhere to evidence-based clinical guidelines, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review, and departmental meetings.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Hospital-based position with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
• Full-time opportunity with a predictable, shift-based schedule.
• Call responsibilities and shift structure to be determined based on team coverage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in acute surgical care.
• Ability to manage a broad range of general surgery conditions in an inpatient setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation.

Requirements:
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency in General Surgery.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery.
• Current, unrestricted Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• DEA registration or eligibility.

Benefits:
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, malpractice coverage, and continuing medical education allowance.