Pediatric General Surgery Physician - St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Tampa FL

Position Overview:

BayCare Medical Group, a physician-led medical group, is actively seeking a highly motivated and skilled Pediatric Surgeon to join the expanding Pediatric Surgery Service Line at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, Florida.

This exciting opportunity is open to both new graduates and experienced surgeons who are committed to providing exceptional pediatric surgical care. This candidate will be joining a dynamic team of four Pediatric Surgeons and five dedicated Pediatric Advanced Practice Practitioners.

Responsibilities:

The Pediatric Surgeon will be responsible for contributing to the comprehensive pediatric surgical services provided by St. Joseph's Children's Hospital. Key responsibilities include:

• Minimally Invasive Surgery: Perform and promote minimally invasive surgical techniques for pediatric patients.
• Trauma Surgery: Contribute to the trauma surgery services for pediatric cases.
• General Thoracic Surgery: Participate in general thoracic surgical procedures as part of the pediatric surgery service line.
• Newborn Surgery: Specialize in surgical care for newborns, addressing congenital and acquired conditions.
• Call Coverage: Participate in the on-call schedule of approximately 1:5.
• Teaching opportunities are available through medical student rotations, pediatric residency program, and the newly developing general surgical residency program which will include rotations on the pediatric surgical service.

Facility Highlights:

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is Tampa’s first acute care facility exclusively dedicated to pediatric care. The hospital offers:

• An all-private room facility.
• A 186-bed capacity.
• A medical staff of nearly 200 physicians, including approximately 80 pediatric specialists.
• Level II trauma center designation.
• A stellar reputation for pediatric excellence, attracting families regionally and nationally.

Patient flow allows for adequate case volume and diversity to ensure professional growth and anticipated growth of the surgical group.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications:

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility by the American Board of Pediatric Surgery.
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality pediatric surgical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Company Overview:

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 and Relocation Assistance
• 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 Medical Group is Tampa Bay’s leading multi-specialty group providing primary and specialty care throughout five counties in the Tampa Bay and West Central Florida regions. Our top priority is the health and well-being of our communities.

USA Today and Energage named BayCare as a 2024 Top Workplaces in the USA. Locally, the Tampa Bay Times and Energage announced we were awarded for the 10th year in a row on the Top Workplaces list. BayCare is also honored to be recognized as a PEOPLE’s® Companies that Care in 2020, 2021, and 2023 and a seven-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with a network comprised of 16 hospitals with services including imaging, lab, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our priority is connecting patients to a complete range of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for any healthcare need, throughout their lifetime.

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