Thoracic Surgery Physician Job in Melbourne, FL

THORACIC SURGEON OPPORTUNITY ON FLORIDA'S SPACE COAST

Health First is seeking a BC / BE Thoracic Surgeon to join our outstanding CT Surgery team in Melbourne, FL .

• Clinic is steps away from the OR and ICU
• APP Support : 3 PAs, 2 NPs, 1 RNFA
• Established Lung Nodule Clinic in partnership with Oncology
• Robotics experience required

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

Health First is the only integrated delivery network on Florida's Space Coast, where sun and sand meet a commitment to care through excellence.

Located in Brevard County, one of the top-ranked beach towns in the country, with some of Florida's highest-rated schools, a thriving arts scene, beautiful beaches - and all at an affordable cost of living.

Thanks to our proximity to Kennedy Space Center, we watch rocket launches from our backyard. And we're less than an hour away from world-famous amusement parks, so we can enjoy all the fun without dealing with the daily traffic.

We were recently recognized as one of America's Top Large Employers for the second straight year by Forbes ( out of more than 5,000 companies, and one of only three healthcare systems in Florida to receive this honor).

Our organization includes four hospitals, over 500 providers, and the area's only Level II trauma center, plus First Flight, a state-of-the-art emergency helicopter transport service providing critical care when every second counts.

In addition, we offer exceptional, convenient insurance options through Health First Health Plans, along with a suite of support services including our Family Pharmacy, Hospice, physical therapy, and much more.

We are dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care and innovative programs to strengthen the wellness and health of our community.

ABOUT THE MEDICAL CENTER

Conveniently located near downtown Melbourne, Holmes Regional Medical Center features 514 beds and more than 500 highly skilled Medical Staff members.

As the region's premier tertiary referral hospital, Holmes offers patients life-saving technology at every turn.

The Heart Center at Holmes performs more cardiac procedures than all other hospitals in Brevard and provides patients with all-private rooms.

As the only state-accredited Level II trauma center in Brevard and Indian River Counties, Holmes Trauma Center offers 24 / 7 trauma care and rapid patient transport via First Flight aeromedical helicopter.

Additionally, The Birth Suites Mother / Baby Unit offers Brevard's first Level II Neonatal ICU for our tiniest patients.

Holmes is also proud to be the first hospital in Brevard to offer state-of-the-art robotics-assisted surgery for Urology, Prostate, and Gynecological conditions, advanced anterior hip replacement and reverse shoulder surgeries.

As a Primary Stroke Center, our goal is to transport, assess, diagnose, and treat each stroke patient within three hours of the onset of their symptoms.

We also offer advanced, life-changing Interventional Neuro-Radiology procedures for advanced stroke treatment found nowhere else in Brevard.

Our successes have been recognized by the American Stroke Association, who awarded us their Get with the Guidelines Gold Award.

COMMUNITY - FLORIDA'S SPACE COAST IS A FANTASTIC PLACE TO WORK AND PLAY!

• Situated on the east coast of Florida, Brevard County, is positioned midway between Jacksonville and Miami and approximately 60 miles east of Orlando, Florida.
• Family-oriented, hometown feel community nestled along the Atlantic Ocean with 72 miles of pristine beaches and year-round tropical weather.
• Affordable living and automatic tax savings - no state income tax!
• Highly-rated school system - public schools ranked 3rd in the state with 98% rated A / B.
• The Space Coast has a growing population of approximately 602,000; expanding industries featuring electronics, aerospace / aviation, high-tech manufacturing, communications, and homeland security and defense.
• Abundance of outdoor recreation with year-round fishing, boating, surfing, golfing, swimming, cycling, tennis, and more!
• Local and regional attractions include : Kennedy Space Center, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Brevard Zoo, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios;

Port Canaveral provides easy access to many cruises!