Chief, Cardiac Surgery

The Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute (OHHVI) is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiac Surgeon for an exceptional leadership opportunity as Chief of the Cardiac Surgery Program. The selected physician will spearhead the operations and strategy within OHHVI. Candidates must have at least five (5) years of post-training experience with prior leadership experience being preferred.

The Chief will lead the expansion of the program and collaborate with specialists across surgical and medical cardiology, vascular surgery, and critical care to treat patients. The Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a physician leader with the ambition to represent the program in the community, promote services, and build upon a strong referral base. Candidate will be working clinically in partnership with the four existing cardiac surgeons.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced and comprehensive team supported by the resources of a physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system committed to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovation.

The program currently performs 1000+ open heart cases, 300+ structural heart cases, including aortic surgery, LVAD, ECMO, minimally invasive and arrhythmia surgery.

Requirements:

• Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Minimum of five (5) years post-fellowship clinical experience with demonstrated record in excellent outcomes. Case log required.
• Commitment in working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and disciplines to champion world class patient care.

Highlights/Responsibilities:

• Strategic Vision and Program Development: Partner with OHHVI leadership to guide strategic vision within the Orlando Health system for cardiac surgery growth.
• Collaborative Team Leadership: Grow and integrate within a mature team of cardiac surgeons to elevate cardiac surgery in the community.
• Teaching & Mentorship: Teaching and mentorship opportunities within the cardiac surgery program and within General Surgery and cardiology residencies and fellowships.

Practice Highlights:

• 3 star STS program in multiple categories.
• Strong multidisciplinary team based model across disciplines.
• Achieved US News & World Report Top 50 for the last 3 years.
• Excellent brand recognition, thriving practice opportunity with new patients seeking out Orlando Health for their care.
• Robust operational support and resources in a collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity for growth and leadership development.

Financial Package:

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Equitable and supported call structure.
• Benefits package includes time away for vacations and conferences, health/vision/dental insurance along with full malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation and retirement savings options.

Central Florida Community:

• No state income tax.
• Greater Orlando offers direct access to Floridas world-famous theme parks and attractions.
• Our lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown districts for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities with top rated public and private schools.
• We have ample outdoor activities including large public parks for your kids and pets, hiking and biking trails, abundant lake access for kayaking, fishing and paddle-boarding, with Floridas beautiful beaches less than an hour away.
• Top-rated private and public schools.