AdventHealth Waterman Colorectal Surgery ~Central FL~ Non-profit Health System

Job Description

Our AdventHealth Medical Group Surgery group is looking for a dynamic and quality focused, colorectal surgeon to join our established team of surgeons at our highly rated, 300 bed AdventHealth Waterman Hospital in Tavares, FL.

AdventHealth is an established nationwide nonprofit connected system of care, consistently leading in quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.  With the mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, AdventHealth focuses on providing whole person care to heal the mind, body, and spirit.

We are seeking a colorectal surgeon dedicated to continuing our tradition of excellence in both clinical practice and professionalism, while maintaining AdventHealth’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements of the position include:

• Board Certification / Eligibility through The American Board of Surgery & the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Actively practice general surgery & colorectal surgery
• Ability/willingness to take general surgery call
• Active FL medical license (or ability to secure active, unrestricted licensure)
• DEA License required or ability to obtain
• Team player with patient-first mindset
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits of employment with AdventHealth Medical Group:

• Competitive Base salary guarantee plus production bonus and generous benefits package
• Include occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Qualified nonprofit organization for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• CME allowance
• Sign-on/ relocation bonus
• 403b retirement plan
• Health insurance for physician and family
• Large patient population
• No state income tax
• EPIC EMR
• Live/practice in the quiet suburbs north of Orlando or along the waters our lakes

AdventHealth Overview

AdventHealth Medical Group currently employs 350+ physicians in 27 individual service lines. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Hospital Overview

AdventHealth Waterman has 300 beds and is one of the seven hospitals in Flagler, Lake and Volusia counties that compose the AdventHealth East Florida Division. Our state-of-the-art hospital houses some of the most advanced clinical technology and medical talent our area has to offer. AdventHealth Waterman offers a vast array of services including robotic assisted surgery, TrueBeam linear accelerator for radiation oncology, premiere heart and vascular care, orthopedic surgery, sports medicine with inpatient rehabilitation, women and children care, full imaging and laboratory services.

Community Overview

Conveniently located just north of Orlando, you can enjoy the local funky flare that the town of Mount Dora has to offer or drive an easy 30-minutes to the city of Orlando. Opportunities for entertainment our endless!

• Outdoor activities ranging from golf, pickleball, or kayaking through the freshwater springs/ lakes 
• Funky and unique restaurants in the historic downtown Mount Dora
• Theme Parks! Easily enjoy Disney or Universal for the day or afternoon 
• Professional Soccer with the Orlando Pride or Orlando City Soccer 
• NBA basketball with the Orlando Magic basketball at their newly constructed Arena 

AdventHealth Waterman (formerly Florida Hospital Waterman) is a 300-bed, full-service community hospital located in the heart of Lake County.

• Founded in 1938 by Frank Waterman, president of the Waterman Fountain Pen Company, the hospital has grown from an 18-bed facility to a leading provider of acute and home health services in Central Florida.
• The hospital joined the Adventist Health System in 1992 and moved to its current location in 2003.
• With more than 1,900 employees and over 300 physicians and advanced practice providers on its medical staff, the hospital treats more than 14,000 inpatients a year and treats over 65,000 patients in its Emergency Department annually.

AdventHealth Waterman is located at 1000 Waterman Way in Tavares, Florida, approximately 35 miles northwest of Orlando. Tavares is located within beautiful Lake County, where residents and visitors enjoy the serenity of living among 1,400 lakes for fishing and water sports, all within 90 minutes of the Orlando International Airport, East Coast beaches, Gulf Coast beaches, and the Orlando area attractions. The average temperature is 70 degrees, with summer highs in the 90's and winter lows in the 50's and 60's.  For those families in need of a solid educational system you will find excellent nearby charter schools and programs.

For more community information please visit: https://elevatelake.com/

• Hospital Website
• Lake County, Florida