<p>A hospital-employed Trauma Neurosurgeon opportunity at the region's only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center in Ocala, Florida — a high-acuity, inpatient-only role serving a five-county catchment of more than one million residents. The position offers a focused clinical scope centered on neuro-trauma, strong APP and administrative support, and a shared call model with a dedicated partner. Ocala's central Florida location, low cost of living, and outdoor lifestyle make this a compelling long-term destination for a neurosurgeon seeking both clinical impact and quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employed position through a large physician services organization — stable, long-term engagement</li> <li>Competitive compensation package (details provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Occurrence-based malpractice coverage — no tail liability exposure</li> <li>CME time and CME allowance included</li> <li>Comprehensive and flexible benefits package (health, dental, vision, and additional coverage)</li> <li>Strong administrative and clinical support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Inpatient-only, hospital-based trauma neurosurgery role — no outpatient continuity clinic burden beyond trauma follow-up</li> <li>Manage neuro-trauma alerts, trauma consults, and post-acute follow-up clinic</li> <li>Shared call coverage with one other dedicated trauma neurosurgeon — structured, predictable rotation</li> <li>Robust APP support embedded within a fully dedicated trauma service line</li> <li>Practice at the region's only ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center</li> <li>Regional referral catchment spanning five counties and a population exceeding one million residents</li> <li>Active participation in peer review, quality rounds, and trauma program performance improvement</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Neurological Surgery (ABNS)</li> <li>Spine fellowship training preferred</li> <li>Prior trauma neurosurgery experience preferred</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of neuro-trauma acuity consistent with a Level I designation</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits at the geographic center of Florida, placing both coasts and the Orlando metropolitan area within a one-hour drive — a rare combination of accessibility and small-city livability. The area is nationally recognized for its horse farms, freshwater springs, championship golf courses, and natural preserves, offering year-round outdoor recreation at a cost of living well below Florida's coastal markets. Top-rated schools and a family-friendly environment round out a community that consistently attracts physicians seeking a sustainable, high-quality lifestyle alongside serious clinical work.</p>