Physician (Hand Surgeon)

Description

Job Summary:

The Orthopedic Institute is seeking an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our practice based in our Gainesville offices. TOI has an established 40+ year legacy practice with 9 clinic locations across Florida, 6 Express Ortho urgent care sites driving same- and next-day access and 45+ physicians across multiple subspecialties. Our physicians practice across the full musculoskeletal continuum including sports medicine, spine, trauma, reconstruction, interventional pain, and more. Our robust infrastructure allows surgeons to operate at the top of their license.

Incentives and Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation including a share of ancillary profits, equity ASC ownership opportunities and Competitive community call rates
• Partnership track model with equity grants beginning at partnership
• Relocation allowance, sign-on bonus and base salary plus productivity-based bonuses
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k plan and paid time off
• Covered malpractice and CME’s 

About Gainesville

Located in North Central Florida, Gainesville offers a unique blend of academic excellence, cultural vibrancy, and natural beauty. Home to the nationally recognized University of Florida, the city has a strong intellectual and innovative atmosphere, making it an attractive place for professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

Gainesville provides a diverse and growing population, a robust healthcare network, and a steady referral base supported by the university, surrounding communities, and regional medical centers. The area features a wide range of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, along with a lively arts and music scene.

Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the city’s access to freshwater springs, scenic parks, and extensive biking and hiking trails. Nearby destinations such as Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park offer year-round recreation opportunities.

Conveniently located within a two-hour drive of Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa, Gainesville allows for easy access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining a welcoming, community-oriented environment.

With no state income tax, a strong employment base, and an exceptional standard of living, Gainesville is an ideal place to establish a long-term career and call home.

Requirements

EDUCATION and LICENSURE:

• Board certified or eligible in Orthopedic Surgery 
• Fellowship training in Sports Medicine  
• Clear and active license in the respective state (or willingness to obtain state license) 

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and sometimes demanding environment.
• Experience with a wide range of medical conditions
• Strong triage and multitasking skills

SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of common diseases and disorders.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate difficult conversations professionally.
• Patience, exceptional bedside manner, and the ability to empathize with the patient.
• Ongoing professional development and conference participation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. 
• Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone. 
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 
• Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift. 

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.