<p>AdventHealth Ocala is recruiting an ABA board-certified anesthesiologist to serve as Anesthesia Medical Director at its 425-bed acute care community hospital in Ocala, Florida. This is a leadership role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities, embedded in a large, well-established Anesthesia Care Team of 9 physicians and 29 CRNAs running 12,000–14,000 cases annually across 16 ORs. The position comes with a newly increased compensation package, a $100K start-date bonus, and a Chief Stipend — making it one of the more compelling medical director opportunities in the region. Ocala sits 40 minutes south of Gainesville and 80 minutes from Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly increased compensation — recently restructured upward for this role</li> <li>$100,000 start-date bonus with a 3-year commitment</li> <li>Annual retention bonus</li> <li>Chief/Medical Director stipend in addition to clinical compensation</li> <li>Relocation bonus and licensure assistance provided</li> <li>9 weeks of paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>100% paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia Care Team model: 9 anesthesiologists and 29 CRNAs — one of the larger ACT practices in the region</li> <li>Annual surgical case volume of 12,000–14,000 across 16 operating rooms</li> <li>OB volume of approximately 2,500 deliveries annually; AdventHealth Ocala holds a Healthgrades Labor and Delivery Excellence Award</li> <li>Dedicated suites for Endoscopy, Obstetrics, and Neuro-Interventional Radiology in addition to the main OR block</li> <li>Broad case mix: General Surgery, OB, Orthopedics, Spine, Vascular, Endoscopy, GYN, ENT, Robotics, Urology, GI Services, Bariatrics, Neuro-IR, Cardiology, and minimal healthy Pediatrics — no trauma, no open-heart surgery</li> <li>Call shared evenly across the physician group; home call (beeper from home)</li> <li>Role carries both clinical and administrative duties as Medical Director</li> <li>Collaborative culture with strong physician-CRNA relationships and well-established surgeon partnerships</li> <li>425-bed facility with over 22,000 admissions annually; Joint Commission accredited</li> <li>Recognized among America's Top 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery</li> <li>Part of AdventHealth, a faith-based, non-profit health system operating across nine states and headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida — a system with demonstrated institutional investment and growth trajectory</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) required</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain; licensure assistance provided</li> <li>Comfort with the full breadth of the case mix listed, including OB, Neuro-IR, Vascular, Robotics, and Bariatrics</li> <li>Leadership experience or demonstrated readiness for a Medical Director role overseeing a large ACT group</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala, Florida — known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World" — offers a distinctive lifestyle anchored by world-class equestrian facilities, the Ocala National Forest, and Silver Springs State Park, all within a city that combines Southern character with genuine affordability. Florida's no-state-income-tax environment, reasonable housing costs, and strong public schools make Ocala a practical and appealing choice for physicians relocating with families. The city's location places Gainesville 40 minutes north, Orlando and Tampa within 90 minutes, and both Florida coasts within easy weekend reach — giving residents the calm of a mid-sized community without sacrificing access to major urban centers.</p>