Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist Opportunity – University of Florida in Sunny Gainesville, FL

University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Cardiothoracic Anesthesia-trained anesthesiologists to join their esteemed team in Gainesville, FL. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic academic environment while collaborating closely with top-tier surgical teams. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, you'll engage in teaching and clinical research, ensuring your career continues to grow. Enjoy competitive compensation and a wealth of benefits, all while living in a vibrant, family-friendly city known for its sunshine and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Relocation allowance

Professional Development Allowance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Health insurance options

Disability insurance

Public service loan forgiveness eligibility

No state income tax

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent with fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
• Board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anesthesia care for adult cardiac and thoracic surgical cases.
• Teach and mentor medical students and trainees in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

Patient Care

Teaching and Mentoring

Clinical Research

Anesthesia for Cardiac Surgery

Education

MD or DO

Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology

Residency in Anesthesiology

Job description

You Belong Here

The University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology is seeking Cardiothoracic Anesthesia-trained anesthesiologists to join our esteemed team in Gainesville, FL – a sunny, dynamic, and family-friendly city.

The Opportunity

• Join a dynamic and growing academic cardiothoracic division with a fellowship program.
• Collaborate closely with the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery to provide the highest quality patient care available in a collegial, team-oriented environment.
• Benefit from a strong mentorship culture and abundant professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Provide anesthesia care for a variety of adult cardiac and thoracic surgical cases, including:
• Open heart surgery, including adult cardiopulmonary bypass cases (over 600 cases annually)
• Structural heart procedures (e.g., TAVR)
• Ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation, including bi-ventricular cardiac assist devices used for destination therapy or as a bridge to transplantation/recovery
• 20–30 adult heart transplants annually
• Heart and lung transplantation
• Provide specialized care for patients who refuse blood products during major cardiac or thoracic procedures for religious or personal reasons.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Engage in clinical and translational research, with opportunities for academic and leadership growth.
• Whether you are seeking a tenure or non-tenure track position, we have exciting opportunities for you. Full-time physicians are encouraged to join us, and we also offer part-time opportunities to cater to diverse needs.

About the Division:

• The Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Division includes a team of highly skilled faculty working in collaboration with UF’s renowned cardiovascular surgery programs.
• UF Health is the second-busiest aortic center in the nation, offering exceptional case volume and complexity.
• Faculty provide care at UF Health Shands Hospital, a quaternary-care academic center ranked among the nation’s best.
• UF Health is one of the few centers in Florida offering surgically implanted bi-ventricular assist devices, either as destination therapy or a bridge to transplant/recovery.
• The division is a referral destination for patients who decline blood transfusions, offering highly individualized, safe care for those with specific religious beliefs or medical preferences.
• The division is committed to training, research, and continuous quality improvement.

Total Rewards

Embrace the abundance of benefits that come with being a faculty member at the University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology. We offer:

• Competitive compensation, including incentives and bonuses.
• Business Investment Development Payment.
• Relocation allowance.
• Professional Development Allowance.
• Paid sick, vacation, meeting, and parental leave.
• 403(b) plan/457 plan for your financial well-being.
• Individual and family health insurance options that extend to your spouse, domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
• Own occ disability insurance.
• Sovereign immunity malpractice status.
• Eligibility for the public service loan forgiveness program.
• No state income tax.
• Lots of sunshine.

Minimum Requirements:

• MD, DO, or equivalent.
• ABA board certification or eligibility in Anesthesiology.
• Completion of a residency in Anesthesiology.
• Fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology.
• Credentials to obtain a State of Florida physician's license.
• Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, teaching, and clinical excellence.