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 :

• 3-Star STS CABG program
• 545-bed Hospital with two campuses, CVT program housed at Ocala Campus (HCA Florida Ocala Hospital: 323-beds, HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, A part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital: 222-beds) and 5 freestanding EDs
• The region s only ACS recognized Level I Trauma Center and DNV certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Consistent growth and impressive investment in capital improvements for several years
• Growing graduate medical education (GME) with 160 residents partnering with University of Central Florida (UCF) to train the next generation of physicians. Cardiology Fellowship starts 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.