Chief, Cardiac Surgery

The Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute (OHHVI) is seeking a Board-Certified Cardiac Surgeon for an exceptional leadership opportunity as Chief of the Cardiac Surgery Program. The selected physician will spearhead the operations and strategy within OHHVI. Candidates must have at least five (5) years of post-training experience with prior leadership experience being preferred. 

The Chief will lead the expansion of the program and collaborate with specialists across surgical and medical cardiology, vascular surgery, and critical care to treat patients. The Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a physician leader with the ambition to represent the program in the community, promote services, and build upon a strong referral base. Candidate will be working clinically in partnership with the four existing cardiac surgeons.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced 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.

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:

• Strategic Vision and Program Development: Partner with OHHVI leadership to guide strategic vision within the Orlando Health system for cardiac surgery growth.
• 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 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.

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

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