Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon
About the Role
HCA Florida Jacksonville Head & Neck Specialists is seeking a fellowship-trained head and neck surgeon to join our comprehensive surgical oncology program in Jacksonville, serving the North Florida and Southern Georgia markets. The program, led by Dr. Russell Smith, is a regional leader in head and neck surgical oncology, specializing in diagnosing and treating complex cases.
- Newly constructed 5,000 sq. ft. outpatient clinic located on the hospital campus, centralizing services and including high-quality office endoscopy and point-of-care ultrasound
- Dedicated teams for both operating room and inpatient service
- Incoming Head and Neck Surgeon will assist in advancing a world-class comprehensive Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Program
- Multidisciplinary program consisting of Head and Neck Surgeons, APPs, medical and radiation oncologists, speech-language pathologists, nutritionists, rehabilitation specialists, and cancer care navigators
- Shared call coverage among providers in the group
Requirements
- Completion of fellowship training in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction
- Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery / American Board of Surgery
- Completion of an ACGME Otolaryngology Residency / Surgery Residency
- Current or ability to obtain an unrestricted Florida medical license, free from restrictions, probationary terms, or conditions
- No history of license revocation, restriction, or suspension by any professional licensing agency
- Current, unrestricted DEA registration
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits program is available for full-time colleagues, including:
- Competitive salary with incentives
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Medical, behavioral health, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellbeing resources, including free counseling
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
- Time off, including disability coverage
- Supplemental health protection plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Family-focused and voluntary benefits
- CME time and dues allowance, plus license reimbursement
About the Location
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is a full-service, acute-care hospital with 454 inpatient beds, offering:
- 24-hour Emergency Care at the hospital and three free-standing ERs
- DNV Primary Plus Stroke Center
- Level II trauma center
- Rated Leapfrog A for Patient Safety
- 3-star STS facility for CABG
Jacksonville is a top destination to work and live, with over 200 days of sunshine per year, no state income tax, a lower cost of living, and proximity to 22 miles of beaches. The city offers:
- The largest urban park system in the nation
- World-class fishing, a vibrant street arts scene, and local distilleries and craft breweries
- Home to the PGA Tour’s world golf headquarters at TPC Sawgrass and The PLAYERS Championship
- ATP Tour tennis events
- A 20-minute drive to St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city
- One of the five largest Jazz Festivals in the U.S.
- A dedicated Carnival Cruise Line terminal with weekly cruises to the Bahamas
Jacksonville is the 12th largest city in the U.S., with over 500 people relocating to Northeast Florida each week, primarily for jobs.