Colorectal Surgery

The Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute is seeking a full-time Colorectal Surgeon to join its team. Qualified candidates must be fellowship-trained and board-certified in Colon and Rectal Surgery and be eligible for licensure/work in the state of Florida. Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient surgical and endoscopic care, consultative services, outpatient clinics, clinical research.  Candidates must have an interest and passion for teaching, as they will be involved in training the next generation of physicians with Orlando Health’s Fellowship Programs. Experienced physicians with a strong commitment to education and multidisciplinary care are encouraged to apply.

The Orlando Health Colon and Rectal Institute is a division of the Orlando Health Cancer Institute that has an established clinical research program, ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship program, and a non-accredited Minimally Invasive fellowship program. The Rectal Cancer program is NAPRC-accredited and recently was re-certified through 2027.

Complementing the services of the Colon and Rectal Institute, Orlando Health has a robust Digestive Health Institute with a world class team of gastroenterology specialists. In addition to oncology, surgical oncology and radiation oncology departments. We also have a large integrative medicine department which includes cancer support community and a medical genetics team. The Cancer Institute includes divisions of surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, with a sub specialized focused on cancer care, serving the patients with our tertiary center downtown, as well as services at our 4 regional cancer institutes throughout central Florida.   The cancer institute provided care to 11,000 new patients and 90,000 follow up visits last year.

Role Requirements:

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Colorectal Surgery.
• Qualified candidates must have completed an ACGME/AOA-accredited Colorectal Surgery fellowship program.
• Minimum of four (4) years post-fellowship clinical experience.
• Unrestricted Florida Medical License (or the ability to obtain one)
• Minimally Invasive Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in colonoscopy, laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery.
• Case Volume Verification: Submission of a case log for the most recent two (2) years of practice.
• Operative Performance Assessment: The candidate must agree to one of the following – Direct operating room observation, in which a CRI surgeon travels to the applicant’s institution to observe operative performance as an external observer; and/or submission of a minimum of three (3) unedited operative videos demonstrating major laparoscopic and/or robotic cases.
• Professional References: Provision of three (3) professional references who have worked directly with the applicant and can comment on clinical performance, professionalism, and team collaboration.

Practice Highlights:

• Thriving physician-led, professionally managed healthcare system.
• Excellent brand recognition, with new patients seeking out Orlando Health Cancer Institute for their care.
• Integrated multidisciplinary and subspecialized practice environment.
• Great payor mix with patients from top Orlando employers and Orlando Health team members.
• Robust operational support and resources in a collaborative work environment.
• Dynamic administration that fosters physician autonomy when it comes to clinical decision making and patient outcomes.
• Opportunity for growth and leadership development.
• Opportunity to participate in teaching and academics within a robust Hematology/Oncology fellowship program
• Opportunity to expand an active research and innovation program.

Financial Package:

• Excellent compensation package, opportunity to make more based-on productivity.
• Benefits package includes time away for vacations and conferences, health/vision/dental insurance along with full malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation and retirement savings options.
• Generous sign-on bonus with eligibility for an annual bonus.

Orlando Community:

• There is no state income tax.
• Greater Orlando offers direct access to Florida’s world-famous theme parks and attractions.
• Our lifestyle options have something for everyone, from the downtown districts for those enjoying a trendy urban flair, to family-oriented communities with top rated public and private schools.
• Ample outdoor activities including large public parks for your kids and pets, hiking and biking trails, abundant lake access for kayaking, fishing and paddle-boarding, with Florida’s beautiful beaches only an hour away

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital is a comprehensive acute care facility representing the next phase of growth for Orlando Health and its Lake Mary campus.

At 320,000 square feet, the hospital’s five- and six-story towers will have a 240-bed capacity. The facility includes six state-of-the-art operating rooms, three catheterization labs with a dedicated interventional radiology and vascular lab offering comprehensive cardiovascular care, a 16-bed intensive care unit, medical-surgical bed units, an observation unit and an on-site outpatient pharmacy. A key focus area for the new hospital will be women’s health, including labor and delivery services, and a future neonatal intensive care unit.

Bringing together multiple healthcare services at one convenient location, the hospital will be connected to the existing Orlando Health Emergency Room – Lake Mary, which opened in September 2019 and features 25 treatment rooms with full imaging and lab services. Patients have access to full-service emergency care with advanced medical technology provided by top physicians and staff. Next door on the campus is the 60,000-square-foot Orlando Health Medical Pavilion offering several outpatient specialties, including pulmonology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, urology, orthopedics, general surgery, cardiology and cardiac rehab. Coordinated services from Orlando Health’s network of providers all in one location gives patients access to both comprehensive and convenient care.

One of the largest cancer care providers in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is guided by its vision “to be a national leader by providing exceptional cancer care and a personalized experience.” The realization of that vision includes a focus on an expanding footprint, enhanced services and treatments, advancements in technology, and an ever-growing team of interdisciplinary cancer experts specializing in more than 200 types of cancer. The institute’s dedicated medical staff consists of more than 60 medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, as well as pathologists, advanced practice providers, nurse and clinical specialists, and support staff such as pharmacists, dietitians and counselors. We also reach across specialties as needed, into areas like neurosurgery, pancreatology, colon and rectal surgery, and endocrinology. This multidisciplinary team approach means that each patient benefits from the expertise of a team of specialists who work together to develop a coordinated, personalized care plan, across the cancer-care continuum. These teams meet several times a week in tumor boards to talk through each patient’s treatment plan and progression.

The institute continues to introduce and further novel technologies to ensure top-notch services, such as new advanced radiation and proton therapies, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy, and cancer-related aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that gives patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options.

While the institute’s comprehensive care includes an expert team of medical professionals, advanced technology and leading-edge research, we recognize there is more to cancer care. To treat the whole person — body, mind and spirit — the institute offers supportive and palliative care, cancer genetic counseling and high-risk care, and complementary services through various wellness programs, integrative medicine and a Cancer Support Community.

In addition to an all-inclusive facility on Orlando Health’s downtown campus, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has five additional treatment locations, in Clermont, Dr. Phillips area, St. Cloud, Lake Mary and Ocoee; more than 10 practice locations; and expanded options for virtual appointments and consultations. By continuing to extend the institute’s reach and expand its services, area residents are assured comfortable, convenient access to world-class cancer services in the familiarity of their own communities.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute provides award-winning, nationally recognized and accredited cancer services in Central Florida. Some of our recognitions and distinctions include:

• 60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs – Becker's,2023
• Best Hospitals for Cancer (top 100) – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24
• American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC)
• National Accreditation Program for Breast Care Centers (NAPBC)
• Radiation Oncology Department accreditation – American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Medical Oncology Clinics certification – Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC)
• Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program accreditation – Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)