Cardiovascular Surgeon – UF Health Central Florida

Join One of Central Florida’s Leading Community-Based Health Systems

UF Health Central Florida is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Cardiovascular or Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our well-established, high-performing cardiothoracic surgery team in Leesburg, Florida. This is a full-time, employed position with a reputable non-academic community hospital and part of the UF Health system.

Position Highlights

• Position Type: Full-time, employed by UF Health Central Florida

• Setting: Community-based hospital (non-academic)

• Location:

  • Hospital: UF Health Leesburg Hospital – 600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL

  • Practice Site: 705 Doctors Ct, Leesburg, FL 34748

• Team Structure:

  • 2 Cardiovascular Surgeons

  • 4 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

• Clinical Scope:

  • Mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities

  • Typically 1 outpatient clinic day per week for post-op and new patients

  • Inpatient support from APPs, critical care, and anesthesia

  • Hospital includes 351 beds and 3 CVORs

• Call: Shared call schedule with APP support; must be able to respond within 30 minutes while on call

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO, Board-Certified/Board-Eligible in Cardiothoracic or Cardiovascular Surgery

• New graduates welcome to apply

• Must meet hospital bylaws for call response time

• No leadership or faculty responsibilities required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with MGMA benchmarks

• RVU-based productivity model

• Sign-on bonus – negotiable

• Relocation assistance – negotiable

• Student loan repayment options – PSLF eligible

• License and DEA fee reimbursement

• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 8.75 weeks of PTO (includes vacation, holidays, and sick days)

• Malpractice insurance 

• CME time and allowance

• Retirement plan options available

Why UF Health Central Florida?

UF Health Central Florida combines the resources of a large health system with the personal touch of a community-based hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, patient-centered surgical team with strong APP and hospitalist support. Enjoy access to advanced technology and comprehensive specialty services in a beautiful and growing Central Florida community.

Interested Candidates – Contact Us Today!

Jill Wilkinson
Physician Recruitment | PracticeMatch
jwilkinson@practicematch.com

UF Health Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

UF Health Central Florida is part of the prestigious University of Florida Health system, one of the Southeast’s premier academic health centers. Serving communities throughout Lake, Sumter, and surrounding counties, UF Health Central Florida includes UF Health The Villages® Hospital and UF Health Leesburg Hospital — both offering advanced medical care close to home.

With access to the latest medical technology, a wide range of specialty services, and nationally recognized physicians, UF Health Central Florida provides high-quality, patient-centered care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a proud academic affiliate, the system is deeply committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and the education of future healthcare leaders.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to advancing medicine and improving the health of communities throughout Central Florida.