HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is seeking an experienced neurosurgeon to join their well-respected and busy American College of Surgeons-verified Level I Trauma Center. The neurosurgeon will work in the Department of Trauma to provide trauma neurosurgical care. There is APP support as well as a full-service line dedicated to trauma patients in the ICU and the floor. Clinical research is optional but available. Opportunity to participate as affiliate faculty with the University of Central Florida to teach residents and medical students is also optional but available.

• Board certified/eligible in neurosurgery
• Spine fellowship trained with experience in trauma neurosurgery, capable of performing complex spine surgery
• The provider will mainly focus on trauma neurosurgery, including:
• Hospital-based
• Under the trauma department
• Managing neuro trauma alerts
• Trauma consults
• Follow-up clinic management
• Participating in peer review, program improvement, trauma center survey verification/designation, and quality rounds
• Share the month with another dedicated trauma neurosurgeon with APP support
• HCA Florida Ocala Hospital's trauma program is the area's only ACS-verified Level 1 trauma center serving 5 counties and over 1 million residents. It is also a teaching hospital for the University of Central Florida and hosts the UCF/HCA residency consortium.

This is an employed opportunity through HCA Physician Services Group which offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive and flexible benefits program
• CME time and allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Strong support system

• Operates a 545-bed hospital across two campuses: the Ocala Campus (HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with 323 beds) and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital (222 beds), along with 5 freestanding EDs.
• Ranked as a 3-Star STS Composite Quality provider by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in 2024, among the top 250 hospitals nationwide, and No. 1 in Florida for joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical care.
• Recognized Level I Trauma Center and DNV-certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Has demonstrated consistent growth and invested significantly in capital improvements over several years.
• Expanding its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, currently hosting over 160 residents in partnership with UCF to train future physicians.

Ocala is an excellent town for raising a family, offering top educational options. Marion County features scenic pathways shaded with oak trees and Spanish Moss, Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park, the Ocala National Forest, expansive horse farms, historic districts, top golf courses, clear rivers, and springs. With a population of over 400,000 and growing, Ocala is conveniently located one hour from both coasts and north of Orlando.