<p>A well-established anesthesia care team at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital — a 323-bed, American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Trauma Center — is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified Anesthesiologist to join a growing, high-acuity practice in Ocala, Florida. The group covers a broad adult surgical case mix including cardiac, neurosurgery, vascular, robotics, and trauma, with no OB and no pediatrics. A $100,000 start-date bonus and newly increased compensation make this one of the more competitive anesthesiology opportunities in central Florida right now.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$100,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Annual retention bonuses</li> <li>Relocation bonus</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Health, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>"Earn While You Learn" program available for residents still in training</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team expanding to 20 physicians and 32 APPs (CRNAs)</li> <li>Broad adult case mix: cardiac, orthopedics, general surgery, neurosurgery, vascular, endoscopy, GYN, robotics, and trauma — no OB, no pediatrics</li> <li>Home call model for physicians; CRNAs provide in-house overnight coverage</li> <li>Collaborative physician/CRNA team with strong working relationships across surgical services</li> <li>HCA Florida Ocala Hospital: 323-bed Level I Trauma Center (ACS-verified, highest possible designation) currently undergoing a multi-million dollar facility expansion</li> <li>Dual-hospital system totaling 585 beds: HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital; clinicians hold privileges at both campuses</li> <li>System also encompasses five freestanding emergency departments across Marion County and the surrounding region</li> <li>Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center and the only Commission on Cancer-approved cancer center in Marion County</li> <li>Healthgrades recognition: Top 250 hospitals in America overall; Top 50 for surgical care and vascular surgery; Top 100 for joint replacement, orthopedic, prostate, and spinal surgery</li> <li>National recognition for cardiac services, critical and emergency care, patient safety, and neurological and rehabilitation services</li> <li>Outpatient network includes an imaging center, three surgical/physician specialty practices, and a six-location primary care network throughout Marion County</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; new graduates and residents eligible via the Earn While You Learn program</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity adult surgical volume including trauma, cardiac, vascular, and neurosurgery cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida, roughly 90 minutes from both coasts and just south of Gainesville — close enough to Orlando, Tampa, and Gainesville for weekend access to major cultural and entertainment amenities, yet offering a distinctly lower cost of living with affordable housing and no Florida state income tax. 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, providing year-round outdoor recreation from trail riding and kayaking to freshwater springs. Strong public schools, a tight-knit community feel, and a comfortable pace of life make it a particularly attractive destination for physicians relocating with families.</p>