What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital-Based Otolaryngologist position at HCA?
Description
Specialization:
Otolaryngology
Job Summary:
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking an experienced otolaryngologist for our growing program.Qualified Candidates:
- Must be comfortable with traumatic ear nose and throat procedures; including but not limited to:
- repair to external ears
- assisting in complex facial trauma with ophthalmologists, neurosurgeons and / or plastic surgeons
- laryngotracheal injuries
- Adult only in the hospital setting
- Board eligibility or board certification required
- Preferred candidates will have relevant experience
- The incoming provider will focus mainly on trauma and emergent / acute ear, nose and throat procedures
- Hospital-based
- Managing inpatient consults
- Rounding on patients
- Manage follow-up clinic
- Share the month with another dedicated otolaryngologist in an on / off schedule
- HCA Florida Ocala Hospital’s trauma program is the area’s only ACS verified Level 1 trauma center servicing 5 counties and over 1M residents. It is also a teaching hospital for the University of Central Florida and hosts the UCF/HCA residency consortium.
Incentive/Benefits Package:
- Employed position through HCA Physician Services Group
- Competitive salary with wRVU capabilities
- Comprehensive and flexible benefits package
- Continuing medical education (CME) allowance
- Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
- Strong support system
About HCA Florida Ocala Hospital:
- We operate a 545-bed hospital across two campuses: the Ocala Campus (HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with 323 beds) and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital (a part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with 222 beds), alongside 5 freestanding EDs.
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons ranks us as a 3-Star STS Composite Quality provider.
- Recognized by Healthgrades: America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in 2024, among the top 250 hospitals nationwide, and ranked No. 1 in Florida for joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical care.
- ACS recognized Level I Trauma Center and hold DNV certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
- Our hospital has demonstrated consistent growth and made significant investments in capital improvements over several years.
- We are expanding our Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, currently hosting 160 residents in partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to train future generations of physicians.
Ocala is a remarkable town for raising a family; including top-notch educational options. Marion County boasts winding pathways canopied with oak trees and dangling trellises of Spanish Moss, Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park, the Ocala National Forest, the rolling green fields of horse farms, historic districts, outstanding golf courses, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh-water springs. Marion County has a population of more than 400,000 and growing. Ocala is conveniently located one hour from both coasts and one hour north of Orlando.
