**Description** **Specialization:** Surgery General **Job Summary:** HCA Floirda Putnam Hospital seeks an exceptional surgeon to join their successful Putnam Surgical Group **Qualified Candidates:** + Board eligible / board certified in General Surgery + No fellowship required + Comfortable with all aspects of general surgery + Join a well-established, employed practice of 2 general surgeons + The practice is part of a larger employed multi-specialty group that includes an orthopaedic surgeon and gastroenterologist + Practice and facility call 1:3 + Cover only 1 hospital + Practice covers a wide range of general procedures: + Bread and butter surgery + Breast surgery + Laparoscopic (hernia, gallbladder, colon, appendectomy, etc.). + Gastro-esophageal reflux disease GERD surgery for heartburn + Some dermatological surgeries + Ideal candidate would be available to start in 2025 **Incentive/Benefits Package:** + Employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group + Competitive compensation + Great comprehensive and flexible benefits program + PTO and CME time / allowance + Occurrence-based malpractice + Strong support system **About HCA Floirda Putnam Hospital:** + 99-bed acute care facility + Full complement of quality healthcare services including 24/7 ER and Primary Stroke certification + Part of HCA Florida North Florida Healthcare with North Florida Hospital and Lake City Hospital; delivering an enhanced scope of innovated, quality healthcare to the communities they serve in a better network of care Nestled within a bend of the St. John’s River, Palatka is a historic Northeast Florida city that proudly displays its Old Florida charm. The city hosts a myriad of festivals and offers an abundance of outdoor activities, from canoeing and kayaking to hiking or playing golf. It is just a short drive from the oldest city in the US, St. Augustine, and the beautiful Florida coast.