<p>A Level I Trauma Center in Ocala, Florida is recruiting a full-time Chief Anesthesiologist to lead a large, established Anesthesia Care Team at a 323-bed academic-affiliated hospital. This is a rare dual-site leadership role that blends clinical practice with administrative responsibility, a UCF School of Medicine residency program, and a subspecialty case mix that includes cardiac, neurosurgery, vascular, robotics, and trauma — with no OB and no pediatrics. The position offers a $150,000 start-date bonus, day-one health benefits, and a schedule structured so that physicians carry home call only, with CRNAs in-house overnight.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$150,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Recently increased base compensation with additional shift incentives</li> <li>100% employer-paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance effective day one — no waiting period</li> <li>Short-term and long-term disability coverage plus life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>CME stipend plus allowance for work-related expenses</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Florida medical licensure assistance provided</li> <li>Recent increases to PTO in addition to compensation enhancements</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Chief Anesthesiologist role combining clinical anesthesia practice with departmental leadership and administrative duties across two HCA facilities</li> <li>Primary site: HCA Florida Ocala Hospital — 323-bed Level I Trauma Center with a medical staff of over 350 physicians and full-service specialty lines including bariatric surgery, cancer, cardiac and vascular, neurology, and rehabilitation</li> <li>Secondary site: HCA West Marion Community Hospital — anesthesia team holds dual privileges; Chief collaborates directly with West Marion leadership</li> <li>Anesthesia Care Team of 20 physicians and 32 CRNAs — one of the larger integrated teams in the region</li> <li>Subspecialty case mix: cardiac (dedicated separate team), orthopedics, general surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, endoscopy, GYN, robotic surgery, and trauma — no OB, no pediatrics</li> <li>Separate dedicated trauma call coverage — no night or weekend trauma call required of the Chief or standard physician team</li> <li>Home call model for physicians; CRNAs provide in-house overnight coverage</li> <li>Academic affiliation with UCF College of Medicine — 27 rotating anesthesia residents on site, with GME program coordination as a Chief responsibility</li> <li>Strong collaborative relationship with surgical staff across all service lines</li> <li>Chief responsibilities include departmental development, hospital committee participation, staffing and scheduling oversight, GME Program Director coordination, and talent management within the department</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or demonstrated eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)</li> <li>Clinical breadth across the full adult subspecialty case mix: cardiac, neurosurgery, vascular, robotics, trauma, and general surgery</li> <li>Demonstrated or developing leadership experience — ability to communicate effectively with hospital administration, manage scheduling, and delegate committee responsibilities</li> <li>Comfort functioning as GME liaison and coordinating with residency program leadership</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida, 45 minutes south of Gainesville and just over an hour north of Orlando, offering genuine access to two major metro areas while maintaining an affordable, small-city quality of life. Known internationally as the "Horse Capital of the World," Ocala is surrounded by world-class equestrian facilities, the Ocala National Forest, and Silver Springs State Park — a landscape of crystal-clear springs and lush natural scenery that draws outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Florida's no-state-income-tax environment, reasonable housing costs, and strong public school system make Ocala a compelling choice for physicians relocating with families, and the city's proximity to Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville ensures access to major cultural, entertainment, and professional resources whenever desired.</p>