<p>A hospital-employed, inpatient-only Trauma Neurosurgery position is open at the region's sole ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center in Ocala, Florida — the anchor institution serving a catchment of more than one million residents across five counties. This is a focused, high-acuity role with dedicated APP support, a shared call structure with a second trauma neurosurgeon, and a fully built-out trauma service line that lets you concentrate on clinical excellence rather than practice administration. Spine fellowship training is preferred, making this an ideal landing spot for a neurosurgeon who wants to operate at the intersection of complex spine and neuro-trauma.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation package (hospital-employed model)</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice coverage — no tail liability exposure</li> <li>CME time and CME allowance included</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>The region's only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center, drawing the full spectrum of neuro-trauma acuity from a five-county referral area of 1,000,000+ residents</li> <li>Shared call coverage with one additional dedicated trauma neurosurgeon — structured, sustainable call model</li> <li>Fully dedicated trauma service line with strong APP support embedded in the team</li> <li>Clinical scope includes neuro-trauma alerts, trauma consults, operative spine and cranial trauma cases, and follow-up clinic coverage</li> <li>Active participation in peer review, quality rounds, and trauma program improvement initiatives</li> <li>Collaborative, team-oriented environment within a leading hospital system</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Neurological Surgery (ABNS)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Neurosurgery residency; Spine Fellowship training strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing neuro-trauma alerts, trauma consults, and post-operative follow-up</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Ability to participate in a shared trauma call schedule and contribute to quality improvement and peer review processes</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida — equidistant from both coasts — offering a lower cost of living than Florida's major metros while delivering genuine quality of life. The area is known as the "Horse Capital of the World," with rolling pastures, the Ocala National Forest, and Silver Springs State Park providing year-round outdoor recreation. Gainesville (home to the University of Florida) is roughly 40 minutes north, and both Orlando and Tampa are within a 90-minute drive, giving residents easy access to major airports, professional sports, and cultural amenities without the urban price tag.</p>