A full-time Anesthesiologist opportunity at AdventHealth Ocala — a 421-bed, award-winning acute care hospital in Ocala, Florida — places you inside a high-volume, broad-scope Anesthesia Care Team managing 12,000–14,000 cases annually across 16 ORs, a dedicated OB suite, Endo suite, and Neuro IR suite. The group of 9 Anesthesiologists and 29 CRNAs operates with a collaborative, collegial culture and a 1:8 home-call rotation that protects work-life balance. A $100,000 start-date bonus and newly increased compensation make this one of the stronger financial packages in the Florida anesthesia market.
Perks and Benefits
- $100,000 start-date bonus
- Newly increased base compensation (recently restructured upward)
- Annual retention bonus
- Relocation bonus provided
- Licensure assistance included
- 9 weeks of paid time off annually
- 100% employer-paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Florida has no state income tax — a meaningful ongoing financial advantage
Practice Highlights
- Annual surgical case volume of 12,000–14,000 across 16 operating rooms
- OB volume of approximately 2,500 deliveries per year — AdventHealth Ocala holds a Healthgrades Labor and Delivery Excellence Award
- Dedicated suites: OB suite, Endoscopy suite, and Neuro IR suite
- Broad case mix: General, OB, Orthopedics, Spine, Vascular, Endoscopy, GYN, ENT, Robotics, Urology, GI Services, Bariatrics, Neuro IR, Cardiology, and minimal healthy Pediatrics
- No trauma anesthesia; no open-heart surgery — a defined, manageable scope
- Anesthesia Care Team model: 9 Anesthesiologists supervising and collaborating with 29 CRNAs
- Fair, equitable home-call rotation at 1:8 with a post-call day off
- Epic EMR throughout the facility
- 421-bed acute care hospital with over 22,000 admissions annually
- Nationally recognized: named one of America's Top 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery
- Strong surgeon relationships and a collegial interdisciplinary environment with documented focus on professional development
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)
- Comfort with a high-volume, multi-subspecialty OR environment including OB, Spine, Vascular, Robotics, and Neuro IR
- Experience or training in ACT-model supervision of CRNAs preferred
About the Community
Ocala sits in north-central Florida — known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World" — surrounded by the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, and some of the state's most scenic natural springs, offering year-round outdoor recreation from hiking and kayaking to world-class equestrian events. The city combines affordable housing, strong public schools, and a genuine sense of community with the practical advantage of no Florida state income tax. Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville are all within easy driving distance, providing access to major airports, cultural institutions, and urban amenities whenever you want them — without the cost or congestion of living in those markets.