Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist Opportunity

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

Qualifications:

• 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

The Department of Anesthesiology comprises:

• 90+ faculty anesthesiologists
• 11 active research faculty
• 94 residents
• 25 fellows
• 70 CRNA/CAAs
• 40+ dedicated support and administrative staff

Department Statistics:

• Coverage for 67 operating rooms
• Coverage for 16 NORA locations
• 123,000+ patient encounters a year
• Publish an average of 150+ peer-reviewed publications per year
• $965,000+ in grant funding

As a faculty member, you will shape the future of anesthesiology through education, research, and innovative discoveries. Your expertise will enhance patient care at UF Health’s premier facilities, including:

• UF Health Heart, Neuro, Vascular Hospital
• UF Health Shands Hospital
• UF Health Shands Cancer Center Hospital

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.