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AdventHealth West Florida

Surgicalist

Dade City, FL

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking an experienced board-certified Surgicalist to join their team at AdventHealth Zephyrhills/Dade City. This role involves covering call for thirteen 24-hour shifts ...

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AdventHealth West Florida

Surgicalist

Zephyrhills, FL

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking an experienced board-certified Surgicalist to join their team at AdventHealth Zephyrhills/Dade City. This role involves covering call for thirteen 24-hour shifts ...

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Acute Care Surgicalist

Fairbanks, AK · On-site

$24/hr

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is seeking an Acute Care Surgicalist to join our highly experienced team at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. The Opportunity: Step into a high-functioning Acute Care ...

KurzSolutions

Surgicalist (Surgical Hospitalist)

Shiprock, NM · On-site

$166K - $211K/yr

Highway 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420 SURGICALIST RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to) * Shall perform General Surgery physician duties and manage patient's needs. * Shall ...

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How much do surgicalist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for surgicalist in the United States is $120,212.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a surgicalist?

Surgicalists are surgeons who specialize in providing surgical care exclusively within a hospital setting, often focusing on emergency and acute cases. They do not maintain a private practice but instead are employed or contracted by hospitals to be available for urgent and inpatient surgeries. This role helps ensure timely surgical interventions and continuity of care for hospitalized patients. Surgicalists often collaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency room staff, and other healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care. Their presence can improve patient outcomes and reduce wait times for surgery.

What are some common challenges surgicalists face when transitioning between different hospital settings?

Surgicalists often work in multiple hospitals or shift between facilities, which can pose challenges such as adapting to varying protocols, electronic health record systems, and team dynamics. Each hospital may have different resources, staff experience levels, and patient populations, requiring surgicalists to be flexible and quick to learn. Building effective communication with new teams and understanding local workflows are key for delivering seamless patient care and ensuring positive surgical outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a surgicalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surgicalist, you need board certification in general surgery, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to manage a variety of acute surgical conditions. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), advanced laparoscopic instruments, and hospital protocols is essential, and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification is often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability are crucial for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and responding to urgent patient needs. These skills ensure timely, high-quality surgical care and effective collaboration within a hospital setting.

How do you become a surgicalist?

To become a surgicalist, one must complete medical school, obtain a surgical residency, and gain board certification in general surgery. Additional experience in hospital settings and strong surgical skills are essential, and many surgicalists work in hospital-based environments with on-call schedules.
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Infographic showing various Surgicalist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 90% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $120,212 per year, or $57.8 per hour.

Surgicalist

Dade City, FL

AdventHealth West Florida
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Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 1,280 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

263rd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking an experienced board-certified Surgicalist to join their team at AdventHealth Zephyrhills/Dade City. This role involves covering call for thirteen 24-hour shifts per month, providing leading-edge care to Tampa's northeastern suburbs. The Medical Group is rapidly expanding, offering a dynamic environment within a large healthcare system dedicated to whole-person care.

Practice Info

  • The West Florida Division Medical Group is projected to grow to 900 providers by the end of 2026.
  • The division spans a broad geography in eight counties, with practices in Charlotte, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties, as well as five Care Pavilions.
  • Providers represent 40 specialties and care for one million patients annually.
  • AdventHealth Zephyrhills has 149 patient rooms and offers specialty services including heart care, breast health, a wellness center, women's services, and advanced surgical care.

Responsibilities

  • Cover call with thirteen 24-hour shifts per month.

Benefits

  • Extensive benefits, including opportunities for ongoing training and continuing education.

Shift & Schedule

  • Thirteen 24-hour shifts per month

Requirements

  • Experienced board-certified Surgicalist

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