HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking an experienced neurosurgeon to join their well respected and busy American College of Surgeons verified Level I Trauma Center. The neurosurgeon will work in the Department of Trauma to provide trauma neurosurgical care. There is APP support as well as a full service line dedicated to trauma patients in the ICU and the floor. Clinical research is optional, but available. Opportunity to participate as affiliate faculty with the University of Central Florida to teach residents and medical students is also optional, but available.
Qualified Candidates:
- Board certified / board eligible in neurosurgery
- Spine fellowship trained and experience in trauma neurosurgery required and must be able to perform complex spine surgery
- The incoming provider will focus mainly on trauma neurosurgery
- Hospital-based
- Under the trauma department
- Managing neuro trauma alerts
- Trauma consults
- Manage follow-up clinic
- Participate in peer review, program improvement, trauma center survey verification/designation, and quality rounds
- Share the month with another dedicated trauma neurosurgeon with APP support.
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital’s trauma program is the area’s only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center servicing 5 counties and over 1M residents. It is also a teaching hospital for the University of Central Florida and hosts the UCF/HCA residency consortium.
Incentive/Benefits Package:
This is an employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group which offers:
- Competitive compensation
- Great comprehensive and flexible benefits program
- 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.
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 more than 400,000 and growing. Ocala is conveniently located one hour from both coasts and one hour north of Orlando.
