<p>A hospital-employed, inpatient-only Trauma Neurosurgery position is open in Ocala, Florida — the region's sole ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center serving a catchment of more than one million residents across five counties. This is a focused, high-acuity role built around neuro-trauma and spine, supported by a fully dedicated trauma service line, strong APP coverage, and a second dedicated trauma neurosurgeon sharing call. For a BC/BE neurosurgeon with spine fellowship training and trauma experience, this is a rare opportunity to practice at the apex of regional neurosurgical care in a growing, community-oriented market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (hospital-employed model)</li> <li>Occurrence-based professional liability coverage — no tail exposure</li> <li>CME time and CME allowance provided</li> <li>Comprehensive and flexible benefits plan (specific plan details available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Strong administrative and clinical support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient-only, hospital-based role — no outpatient clinic obligations</li> <li>Practice site is the region's only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center</li> <li>Serves a diverse patient population of over one million residents across five counties</li> <li>Shared call structure with a second dedicated trauma neurosurgeon, providing built-in coverage balance</li> <li>Fully dedicated trauma service line with robust APP support</li> <li>Clinical scope includes neuro-trauma alerts, trauma consults, and follow-up clinic coverage</li> <li>Active participation in peer review, quality rounds, and trauma program improvement initiatives</li> <li>Spine fellowship training and trauma neurosurgery subspecialty experience are preferred, reflecting the complexity of the case mix</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Neurosurgery (ABNS)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery residency; Spine fellowship training preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing neuro-trauma alerts, trauma consults, and inpatient follow-up</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Ability to participate in shared call coverage with a co-dedicated trauma neurosurgeon</li> <li>Comfort with peer review, quality improvement, and trauma program participation</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida — equidistant from both coasts and roughly 90 minutes from Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville — offering genuine small-city livability with easy access to major metropolitan amenities. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," the area features rolling pastureland, the Ocala National Forest, and extensive trail and lake recreation, all at a cost of living well below Florida's coastal markets. Marion County's public and private school options, combined with a warm climate and no state income tax, make Ocala a compelling long-term destination for physicians relocating with families.</p>