Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician

Specialization:

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job Summary:

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital seeks a cardiothoracic surgeon to join their established practice and growing service line.

Qualified Candidates:

• Work with an experienced team of providers - another cardiothoracic surgeon and 3 APPs experienced in endo vein harvesting

• CVICU, two heart surgery rooms, strong perfusion, dedicated hybrid-OR, and dedicated EP and Cath services

• Three cardiac anesthesiologists with dedicated service

• Practice currently performs coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacements as well as broad based thoracic surgery. Several advanced cardiothoracic surgical programs, including TAVR, minimally invasive cardiac and robotic thoracic surgery, as well as aortic surgery and ECMO.

• The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Experience and comfort level with aortic disease, valve repair and replacement to include open and endovascular aortic procedures

• Experience with TAVR

• Minimally invasive lung surgery

• Knowledge and experience with advanced technologies to reduce the invasiveness of thoracic and cardiovascular procedure

• The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within the team of our growing program.

• Our interdisciplinary team includes cardiologists, anesthesiologists, surgical, RN and Critical Care staff to produce the highest possible quality and outcomes.

• Experience is required

Incentive/Benefits Package:

This is an employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group which offers:

• Competitive compensation

• Great comprehensive and flexible benefits program

• PTO and CME time / allowance

• Occurrence-based malpractice

• Strong support system

About HCA Florida Ocala Hospital:

• We operate a 545-bed hospital across two campuses: the Ocala Campus (HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with 323 beds) and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital (a part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with 222 beds), alongside 5 freestanding EDs.

• Society of Thoracic Surgeons ranks us as a 3-Star STS Composite Quality provider.

• Recognized by Healthgrades: America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in 2024, among the top 250 hospitals nationwide, and ranked No. 1 in Florida for joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical care.

• recognized Level I Trauma Center and hold DNV certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

• Our hospital has demonstrated consistent growth and made significant investments in capital improvements over several years.

• We are expanding our Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, currently hosting 160 residents in partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to train future generations of physicians. Our Cardiology Fellowship begins in 2024/25.

Ocala is a remarkable town for raising a family; including top-notch educational options. Marion County boasts winding pathways canopied with oak trees and dangling trellises of Spanish Moss, Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park, the Ocala National Forest, the rolling green fields of horse farms, historic districts, outstanding golf courses, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh-water springs. Marion County has a population of approximately 400,000 and continuing to grow. Ocala is conveniently located one hour from both coasts and one hour north of Orlando.