Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute is seeking a talented, board-certified Cardiovascular Surgeon to open a new practice at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital. The ideal candidate will work alongside a team of cardiologists including interventional cardiologist. The ideal candidate would have at least 5 – 10 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.

Role Requirements:

• Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Vascular Surgery (ABS) or the AOA.
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA accredited training program(s) in vascular surgery via one of the four pathways approved by the ACGME or AOA for fellowship in vascular surgery.
• Unrestricted FL medical license (or ability to obtain one) and DEA.
• 5–10 years post fellowship experience required.
• Shared call schedule, among the team of Vascular Surgeons.
• Commitment to patient care: Physicians should demonstrate a genuine dedication to delivering high-quality patient care and improving patient outcomes.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Practice Information:
At Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute (OHHVI), our team of cardiovascular professionals collaborate to create better patient outcomes. Our primary mission is to provide integrated, multidisciplinary care within a patient-centric environment that caters to the specific needs of each patient. Our exceptional practice of 70+ physicians and 70+ Advanced Practice Providers offer a wide range of specialty services, including Interventional, Structural, Electrophysiology, General Cardiology, Vascular Surgery, and Cardiothoracic Surgery. OHHVI is part of Orlando Health and as a health system we offer fellowship training in general cardiology, interventional cardiology, and advanced cardiac imaging.

OHHVI is committed to the success and well-being of its physicians. The Physicians care team includes MAs, RNs, and APPs along with a centralized support team consisting of call center, triage nurses, and schedulers. This support structure optimizes physician productivity, promoting a healthy work/life balance and provides a flexible schedule, allowing the physician to focus on providing the best patient care.

OHHVI is a renowned medical institute well-known for its state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, and highly skilled medical professionals. The institute is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to our Central Florida community.

If you are a Vascular Surgeon with a passion for excellence in patient care and have the required clinical skills, this opportunity at Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute may be an excellent fit for you. Joining our team will allow you to make a significant impact on the lives of patients while working in a supportive and advance medical environment.

Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute

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

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital

Conveniently located in Longwood, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital is a comprehensive critical care, medical, surgical and behavioral health facility serving the residents of Seminole County for nearly 40 years.

With advanced technology and expertise in numerous specialties, including cardiovascular services, pulmonary critical care, orthopedics, sports medicine and rehabilitation, Orlando Health South Seminole provides a complete continuum of care. Of its 210 beds, 130 are acute care and 80 are inpatient behavioral health. The hospital also houses a fully equipped surgery department, state-of-the-art endoscopy center, diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory and a 39-bed emergency department.

Orlando Health South Seminole has received numerous patient-care 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
• Top Teaching Hospital – The Leapfrog Group, 2023
• “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2023
• Best Places to Work – Modern Healthcare, 2020-2023 (four consecutive years)
• Lantern Award – Emergency Nurses Association (2023-26)
• Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
• Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
• Get with the Guidelines®: Silver Achievement - Heart Failure – American Heart Association, 2023
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
• Accredited Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery Program – The Joint Commission
• Certified Primary Stroke Center – The Joint Commission