Anesthesiologist Job at University of Florida College of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology in Gainesville, FL

You Belong Here

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

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:

• 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

About Us

UF Health is a quaternary care teaching facility in Gainesville, FL. As part of the UF College of Medicine, we attract top talent and provide access to world-class resources. Together, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our patients through excellence in healthcare, education, and research.

At UF, we prioritize the growth and success of our faculty by offering tools, resources, and training to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. When you succeed, we succeed.

About Our Community

Gainesville offers a vibrant, diverse, and family-friendly environment with a low cost of living. Enjoy:

• Division I NCAA sports
• Cultural events, outdoor activities, and easy access to Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville (all within a 2-hour drive)
• Proximity to both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico (within 75 miles)
• No state income tax

Join us in Gainesville, where you can live, work, and thrive.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Applicants may also attach three letters of reference or a list of three references.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be reviewed at this time.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approval by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).