Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist Opportunity – University of Florida in Sunny Gainesville, FL
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Last updated: 5/20/25
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.
Job Responsibilities
• 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:
o Open heart surgery, including adult cardiopulmonary bypass cases (over 600 cases annually)
o Structural heart procedures (e.g., TAVR)
o Ventricular assist device (VAD) implantation, including bi-ventricular cardiac assist devices
used for destination therapy or as a bridge to transplantation/recovery
o 20–30 adult heart transplants annually
o 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
Qualifications
• 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
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