Cardiothoracic Surgery at Orlando Health is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join four full-time cardiac surgeons at the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years of experience and a broad-based background in the field of cardiac surgery. 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.

The Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute is a collaborative effort between over sixty cardiologists, eleven vascular surgeons, and four cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest level of healthcare for their patients. We are a tertiary cardiovascular surgery program providing care to the Orlando Health system with a surgical volume over 1200 cases per year. We are recognized for being a 3-star STS program in coronary artery bypass grafting and valvular surgery, and placed in the Top 50 with US News & World Report the last two years. Our spectrum of cases includes complex valvular disease, coronary vascularization, complex aortic surgery, structural heart therapies, arrhythmia, and adult congenital surgery.

Historically our cardiothoracic surgical program has been limited to downtown Orlando and housed at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Due to a recent multi-million dollar investment, South Lake Hospital was able to expand to include completion of a new tower and the infrastructure to increase cardiovascular services including surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to help us expand our surgical program to South Lake Hospital allowing cardiothoracic patients the opportunity to have quality care closer to their homes.

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. In addition, the growth of Medical City at Lake Nona, including the University of Central Florida Medical School, will continue to position Orlando and Central Florida has a destination for world-class healthcare

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 institutes 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 Beckers, 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

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 organizations 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 Floridas 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

About Orlando Health

Orlando Health, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with $8.1 billion of assets under management that serves the southeastern United States. Founded more than 100 years ago, the healthcare system is recognized around the world for Central Florida’s only pediatric and adult Level I Trauma program as well as the only state-accredited Level II Adult Trauma Center in Pinellas County. It is the home of the nation’s largest neonatal intensive care unit under one roof, the only system in the southeast to offer open fetal surgery to repair the most severe forms of spina bifida, the site of an Olympic athlete training facility and operator of one of the largest and highest performing clinically integrated networks in the region. Orlando Health has pioneered life-changing medical research and its Graduate Medical Education program hosts more than 350 residents and fellows. The 3,238-bed system includes 23 hospitals and emergency departments – 18 of which are currently operational with five coming soon. The system also includes nine specialty institutes, more than 100 adult and pediatric primary care practices, skilled nursing facilities, an in-patie...nt behavioral health facility under the management of Acadia Healthcare, and more than 60 outpatient facilities that include imaging and laboratory services, wound care centers, home healthcare services in partnership with LHC Group, and urgent care centers in partnership with FastMed Urgent Care. More than 4,000 physicians, representing more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties have privileges across the Orlando Health system, which employs more than 25,000 team members and more than 1,200 physicians. In FY22, Orlando Health served nearly 142,000 inpatients and 3.9 million outpatients. The healthcare system provided more than $782 million in total value to the communities it serves in the form of charity care, community benefit programs and services, community building activities and more in FY 21, the most recent period for which this information is available. We encourage you to visit our website at www.orlandohealth.com/medicalgroup and view our video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/gWNd3TWYAsk?si=ZawvgXbuADAMumxg

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