Cardiac Surgeon in with Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute in Downtown Orlando

ID 2026-291558
Status
Full-Time
Specialty
Surgery
Subspecialty
Cardiothoracic
Location : Location
US-FL-Orlando
Location
OH Orlando Regional Med Ctr

Position Summary

Orlando Health is seeking a board-certified Surgeon to join four full-time cardiac surgeons at the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-fellowship experience, and extensive experience performing ventricular assist device (VAD) procedures. A strong commitment to quality outcomes, patient care, communication, and teamwork, along with the ability to successfully navigate through the complex field of cardiac surgery is critical for this position.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mature 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.


In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package that includes paid vacation, time away for meetings/conferences, health insurance and retirement options, the Orlando and Central Florida area offers its own benefits. No state income tax, a wide variety of activities for children and adults, and excellent educational opportunities are just a few of the amenities that the area has to offer.

 

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:  

  • 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 2 out of 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 Florida’s 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 Florida’s beautiful beaches less than an hour away.  
  • Top-rated private and public schools.

 

Facility Description

Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute

 

At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, a team of renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and diverse cardiovascular professionals work together to provide integrated, complete and compassionate care. Patients have an entire team working together to care for all their cardiovascular needs with the most advanced technologies and treatment options available. From wellness services, imaging and rehabilitation to minor and complex surgery, the institute’s expertise encompasses more than 40 areas of specialty and a surgical program that offers minimally invasive procedures and advanced robotic-assisted techniques.

 

Together with sophisticated equipment and technologies, the institute offers an environment designed around the needs of patients and families. That focus on the patient experience incorporates the importance of communication and giving patients a voice in their care plan, greater accessibility to clinical experts, and more coordinated and collaborative care. Our physicians are leaders and innovators, revolutionizing heart and vascular care in Central Florida through clinical excellence, as well as through robust education and research programs advancing cardiovascular medicine.

Providing care at all Orlando Health hospitals, the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute features a centralized downtown campus location along with more than 20 practice locations spanning Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Highlands and Okeechobee counties.

 

A commitment to the delivery of the safest, highest quality heart care has earned the institute recognition through numerous distinctions and accreditations. Some of those include:

  • Top 50 national ranking in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24
  • Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs – Becker’s, 2023
  • High Performing Hospital (Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center) – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24
    • Aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, stroke
  • Three-Star rating (top) – Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • Accreditation in several modalities (echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular testing) – Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
  • Advanced certification as Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Stroke Center facilities – The Joint Commission
  • Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023:
    • Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Elite
    • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
  • Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

Located in downtown Orlando and serving Central Florida for more than 100 years, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is an 808-bed surgical, medical, and emergency acute-care hospital. It is one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region and the organization’s flagship hospital.

 

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including trauma, cardiovascular, stroke, neuroscience, orthopedic and surgical services, Orlando Health ORMC provides a complete continuum of care. World-renowned as Central Florida’s only Level I Trauma Center, Orlando Health ORMC also is recognized for excellence with an American Burn Association Verified Burn Center and Joint Commission-certified hip and knee joint replacement, spine surgery, and comprehensive stroke programs.

Orlando Health ORMC works closely with systemwide cancer, heart and vascular, digestive health, neuroscience and orthopedic institutes also located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, as well as the specialty Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.

Combining compassion with experience and knowledge, our team provides patients with the highest quality of care. Our efforts have earned us numerous quality and safety recognitions over the years, including:

  • Best Regional Hospital – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
    • Ranked No. 2 in the Orlando Metro Area and No. 7 in Florida
    • Nationally ranked in four categories: cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; pulmonology and lung surgery; urology
    • Rated high performing in 12 areas: aortic valve surgery; COPD; colon cancer surgery; diabetes; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; heart failure; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; stroke
  • “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, five consecutive terms 2021-2023
  • Top Teaching Hospital – The Leapfrog Group, 2023
  • Best Hospitals in America – The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022
  • Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery – The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022
  • Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023
    • Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Elite
    • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
  • Nine hospital units with Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses — the most units of any adult hospital in the state
  • Magnet® Recognized – American Nurses Credentialing Center

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