A well-established cardiac anesthesia practice at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital — a 323-bed Level 1 Trauma Center in Ocala, FL — is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a growing, collaborative care team. The position covers a full scope of cardiac and thoracic surgery with a $150,000 start-date bonus and 17 weeks of PTO, making this one of the more compelling compensation packages in the Florida market.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 start-date bonus
- 17 weeks of paid time off annually
- Competitive base compensation with increased comp structure
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage (occurrence-based details available)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- No state income tax in Florida — meaningful take-home pay advantage
Practice Highlights
- Full scope of cardiac and thoracic cases: valve replacements, structural heart interventions, TAVRs, MitraClip procedures, CABGs, and thoracic surgery — no transplants
- Anesthesia Care Team expanding to 20 physicians and 32 CRNAs — a well-resourced, team-based model
- Collaborative working relationships with cardiac and thoracic surgeons on staff
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital: 323-bed Level 1 Trauma Center with a medical staff of over 350 physicians
- Full-service facility with dedicated service lines in cardiac and vascular, bariatric surgery, cancer care, neurology, and rehabilitation
- Located in the heart of Ocala — central access to the hospital campus with strong regional referral volume
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)
- Subspecialty training or demonstrated experience in cardiac anesthesia — including structural heart, TAVR, and open cardiac procedures
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of cardiac and thoracic surgical cases in a high-volume Level 1 Trauma Center environment
About the Community
Ocala sits in north-central Florida — known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World" — and offers a lifestyle that is genuinely difficult to replicate elsewhere in the Southeast. Residents enjoy no state income tax, affordable housing, excellent public schools, and immediate access to Ocala National Forest and Silver Springs State Park for year-round outdoor recreation. Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville are all within easy driving distance, providing access to major airports, cultural institutions, and additional amenities while Ocala itself maintains a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community.