Orthopedic Hospitalist Per Diem | 7 on 7 Off Schedule | Practice on the Spacecoast

Health First Medical Group Melbourne, Florida, US

About the Role

Health First Medical Group is seeking Per Diem Orthopedic Physicians to provide inpatient and orthopedic trauma coverage across the Space Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians looking to supplement an existing practice, maintain scheduling flexibility, or enjoy a per diem model while working within an established health system.

Opportunity Highlights

  • Per Diem flexibility

  • Level II Trauma Center experience

  • Inpatient orthopedic and orthopedic trauma care

  • High clinical and surgical volume

  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

  • Beautiful Space Coast, Florida location

Orthopedic Trauma

Weekend Coverage

  • Friday 5:00 PM - Monday 6:00 AM

  • No weekend clinic

  • Approximately 30-35 patients/day

  • Approximately 6 surgical cases/day

  • Complex orthopedic trauma and fracture management

  • Inpatient consultations and postoperative care

  • Trauma follow-up and coordination of ongoing orthopedic care

Orthopedic Hospitalist

7-On / 7-Off Rotation

  • Coverage at Palm Bay Hospital and Viera Hospital

  • 24-hour coverage

  • Approximately 12 hours onsite

  • Approximately 45-50 inpatient patients/month

  • Approximately 25-30 clinic patients/week

  • Inpatient consultations, fracture management, perioperative and postoperative care

  • Coordination of surgical and ongoing orthopedic care

Why Health First?

  • Established, integrated healthcare system serving the Space Coast

  • Holmes Regional Medical Center: 550-bed tertiary referral hospital

  • Region's only Level II Trauma Center

  • Strong multidisciplinary and specialty support

  • Opportunity to care for a broad range of orthopedic cases

Live & Practice on the Space Coast

Enjoy Florida beaches, boating, fishing, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, with Orlando within easy reach.

Flexible schedule. Meaningful work. Exceptional location.

If you're an orthopedic physician looking for a per diem opportunity with strong volume, complex cases, and flexibility, we'd love to connect.

Join Health First Medical Group and practice where your expertise makes a difference.

Responsibilities

  • Provide inpatient and orthopedic trauma coverage
  • Inpatient consultations and postoperative care
  • Coordinate ongoing orthopedic care

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Ortholopedic surgery board-certified/board-eligible
  • State medical license in FL or eligibility

Required Skills

orthopedic trauma inpatient care trauma coverage per diem hospitalist

Keywords

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Interested in this role?

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Job Overview

Date Posted 5 days ago
Location Melbourne, Florida, US
Job Type Full-time
Work Mode Onsite
Salary $30 - $35
Category Healthcare allied health

About the Company

Health First Medical Group hospital & health care
Santa Fe Springs, United States
160 employees
63M