Cardiothoracic Surgery in Downtown Orlando

Orlando Health is seeking aboard-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeonto join four full-time cardiac surgeons at the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of post-fellowship experience and extensive experience performing ventricular assist device (VAD) procedures. Candidates with recent heart transplant experience are strongly preferred. 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.

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 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.

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 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

Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center

Located in downtown Orlando and serving Central Florida for more than 100 yearsOrlando 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