Description
Baptist Health’s new Orthopedic practice is growing. We’re adding an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to our team in Fleming Island, FL. Our new orthopedic surgical team is full of dedicated staff and physicians who care for their patients.
Your Clinical Practice Under a Household Name
- Baptist Health is well-known in the Northeast Florida market. In fact, we’re considered the most preferred healthcare system due to our quality patient care and clinical outcomes.
- Our robust clinically integrated network allows for an easy flow of orthopedic patients to your practice.
- We provide a comprehensive compensation model and total rewards system with a 401K match, sign on bonus, relocation assistance, health insurance, life insurance, free CME, and more.
- We will provide you with OR block time, robots, and a clinic for you to practice your expertise.
The Expertise and Credentials You Bring
- Required - Completion of Orthopedic Residency.
- Required - Completion Orthopedic Hand Fellowship.
- You must be board certified or board eligible.
- MD/DO
- Unrestricted Florida Medical License.
There’s a Place for You Here
Clay County, Florida is a place where nature meets convenience, offering a relaxed lifestyle with access to big-city amenities. Located just west of Jacksonville along the banks of the St. Johns River, it boasts a unique blend of natural beauty and Southern charm.
Spend Your Days How You Want
- A Paradise for Nature Lovers: Clay County is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore parks like Gold Head Branch State Park with hiking trails, Jennings Nursery with stunning gardens, or Doctors Lake Park for a relaxing picnic. Kayak on the tranquil St. Johns River, or head to the beaches for some fun in the sun.
- Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Known for its excellent schools and safe neighborhoods, Clay County is a great place to raise a family. It offers a variety of recreational activities, from youth sports to community events, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
- Big City Access: While offering a peaceful escape, Clay County is conveniently located near Jacksonville. This provides easy access to the city's cultural attractions, museums, sporting events, and all the conveniences of a major metropolitan area. And it's not far from other tourist destinations like Orlando, Daytona, and St. Augustine.
- Southern Charm: Clay County maintains a charming southern vibe. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life and a strong sense of community.
- 32 Years without Snow & Still Counting: It hasn’t snowed for over 30 years in Northeast Florida. Our year-round warm weather is perfect for the beach, and Clay County is not too far from many of our wonderful beaches.
Education Required
Doctorate of Medicine
Education Preferred
Doctorate of Medicine
Experience
- Hand Fellows are encouraged to apply.
- Experienced Hand Surgeons are encouraged to apply.
License and Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred
- Licensed Physician Required
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License Required
Location
Baptist Clay
1771 Baptist Clay Drive
Fleming Island, FL, 32003
Location Overview
About Baptist Medical Center Clay
Baptist Medical Center Clay is located on 32 acres at U.S. 17 and Village Square Parkway on Fleming Island. The facility opened in May 2013 to bring the high-quality care of Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Baptist Health to residents of Clay County. The Baptist/Wolfson Children’s Emergency Center, which is open 24 hours a day, has 16 treatment rooms, a separate waiting room for children, child-specific medical equipment and imaging capabilities, a LifeFlight helipad and an on-site ambulance. Pediatric emergency medicine physicians affiliated with Wolfson Children’s Hospital are also available during peak hours daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The campus’s three-story Medical Office Building also houses the Wolfson Children’s Specialty Center on the first floor. The Medical Office Building has primary care and specialist physicians’ offices that are open throughout the year, providing Clay County families with a “one-stop” destination for a wide array of care
