What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiothoracic Surgery, AdventHealth Waterman position at AdventHealth Medical Group Central FL?
Cardiothoracic Surgery, AdventHealth Waterman
Overview
AdventHealth Medical Group is offering an excellent opportunity for a dynamic, experienced cardiothoracic surgeon to join our established team located at AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares, Florida (just outside Orlando). Training and interest in structural heart procedures would be preferred.
Our team has expertise in the full gamut of procedures including: beating heart surgery, minimally invasive atrial fibrillation surgery, complex aortic valve and root disorders, minimally invasive valve repair and replacement, extensive experience in VATS procedures including total thoracoscopic lobectomies, and thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Requirements of the position:
- At least three years of experience post training
- Diplomate of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- "Team player" mentality
AdventHealth Waterman is proud to be the first hospital in north Lake County to receive full accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care for our Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Our cardiovascular surgery program is led out by two very experienced surgeons who are multidisciplinary focused and have remained in the community for many years.We are also excited about the launch our newly established TAVR program. We have a successful ECMO program which was started in 2018. With accreditation from the American College of Cardiology for Chest Pain Rapid Response Systems, AdventHealth Waterman is also the only hospital in Central Florida to receive 10 consecutive "A" grades by the Leapfrog Group, a prestigious healthcare ratings group. AdventHealth Waterman is also affiliated with the AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute, a national leader in Cardiovascular Care based out of Orlando, Florida.
AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute
The AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute, an established leader in the fight against cardiovascular disease since 1967, addresses every facet of heart care. Through our centers of excellence in heart valve surgery, arrhythmia and ablation, lead extraction and vascular surgery, we provide cutting-edge cardiovascular and thoracic services.
Serving more than 72,000 patients each year, including approximately 4,650 who undergo heart surgery, our cardiac care centers are supported by a team of more than 1,000 specially trained nurses and technicians. We’re home to more than 125 board-certified cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons who offer superior outcomes to our patients. Our specialists work together to deliver truly comprehensive heart care — from prevention and heart disease diagnosis to the latest advancements in open-heart surgery and transplantation.
The AdventHealth Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) is one of the busiest centers of its kind in the nation. We are a leading provider of cardiovascular and thoracic services among Medicare patients with national rankings that include: #1 in Cardiology volume, #1 in Vascular Surgery volume, #5 in Thoracic Surgery volume and #8 in Open Heart Surgery volume.
Practice Description
This is an employment opportunity that includes the benefits of call coverage and competitive compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation allowance. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Waterman (formerly Florida Hospital Waterman) is a 300-bed, full-service community hospital located in the heart of Lake County. Founded in 1938 by Frank Waterman, president of the Waterman Fountain Pen Company, the hospital has grown from an 18-bed facility to a leading provider of acute and home health services in Central Florida. The hospital joined the Adventist Health System in 1992 and moved to its current location in 2003. With more than 1,900 employees and over 300 physicians and advanced practice providers on its medical staff, the hospital treats more than 14,000 inpatients a year and treats over 65,000 patients in its Emergency Department annually.
Community Description
AdventHealth Waterman is located at 1000 Waterman Way in Tavares, Florida, approximately 35 miles northwest of Orlando. Tavares is located in beautiful Lake County, where residents and visitors enjoy the quiet pleasures of rural living among 1,400 lakes for fishing and water sports, all within 90 minutes of the Orlando International Airport, East Coast beaches, Gulf Coast beaches, and the Orlando area attractions. The average temperature is 70 degrees, with summer highs in the 90's and winter lows in the 50's and 60's.
