**Description** **Specialization:** Surgery General **Job Summary:** HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital has served Okeechobee and the surrounding communities with high-quality care for over 40 years. Raulerson Surgical Specialists, our employed physician group, is seeking an experienced general surgeon to join the team in Okeechobee, FL. **Opportunity Details:** + Join an established rural general surgery practice including a PA + Great central location 1.5 hours from Orlando and 40 minutes from east coast beaches + Development of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery + Da Vinci Xi robot available + Established referral base + Employed by HCA Physician Services Group, the largest hospital network in the nationQualified candidates must be board-eligible or board certified in general surgery + New graduates encouraged to apply + ​​​​​​​J1 and H1b visa candidates encouraged to apply **Incentive/Benefits Package:** + Base salary with bonuses + Relocation assistance + CME allowance and paid time off + Medical, dental, and life insurance + Paid occurrence-based malpractice coverage + Employer matching 401k + No state income tax **About HCA Healthcare:** + HCA Healthcare is one of the largest healthcare systems in the country with over 180 hospitals in 20 states + HCA Healthcare is the largest provider of GME Services with over 5100+ residents and fellows in 300+ ACGME accredited programs + Our healthcare system was established over 50 years ago and continues to improve the quality of care provided to approximately 5% of the population in the US **About Raulerson Hospital** + 100 beds + 4 ORs + Emergency Services + Intuitive Xi robotic system + Well-trained staff + OR staff is CNOR Strong + Staff are ACLS/PALS certified Strategically placed along the northern rim of Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s "inland sea" the city of Okeechobee offers visitors and residents an old-fashioned – and truly relaxing – atmosphere. The city of Okeechobee is just minutes from the beauty of Lake Okeechobee, attractions, and events happening throughout Okeechobee County. The town provides a convenient access point to the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail. The lake and its shores, of course, offer boating, freshwater fishing, hiking, and biking. Okeechobee is a great central location close to East and West coast beaches, Orlando, Tampa, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.