Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Orlando Health is seeking a board-certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join four full-time cardiac surgeons at the Orlando Health Heart Institute. The ideal candidate would have at least 5-10 years of experience and a broad-based background in the field of cardiac surgery. A strong commitment to quality outcomes, patient care, communication, and teamwork, along with the ability to successfully navigate through the complex field of Cardiac Surgery is critical for this position.

The Orlando Health Heart Institute is a collaborative effort between cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons to provide the highest level of healthcare for their patients. We are a tertiary cardiovascular surgery program providing care to the Orlando Health system with a surgical volume over 1200 cases per year. We are recognized for being a 3-star STS program in coronary artery bypass grafting and valvular surgery. Our spectrum of cases includes complex valvular disease, coronary vascularization, complex aortic surgery, structural heart therapies, arrhythmia, and adult congenital surgery.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package that includes paid vacation, time away for meetings/conferences, health insurance and retirement options, the Orlando and Central Florida area offers its own benefits. No state income tax, a wide variety of activities for children and adults, and excellent educational opportunities are just a few of the amenities that the area has to offer. In addition, the growth of “Medical City” at Lake Nona, including the University of Central Florida Medical School, will continue to position Orlando and Central Florida has a destination for world-class healthcare.

Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute

At the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, a team of renowned heart and vascular experts provide integrated, multidisciplinary care, along with sophisticated equipment and an environment designed around patient needs. As leaders and innovators in heart and vascular treatments and offering award-winning care, we are revolutionizing heart and vascular care in Central Florida.

Some of our distinctions include:

• Top Cardiac Hospital for Cardiac Care (Orlando Regional Medical Center) – Healthgrades, 2021
• High Performing Hospital (Orlando Regional Medical Center) – U.S. News & World Report, 2022-23
• Aortic Valve Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Bypass, Heart Failure
• Three-Star rating (top) – Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Echocardiogram and Nuclear Medicine accreditation – American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Get with the Guidelines® (Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital) – American Heart Association (AHA):
• Resuscitation Silver Plus award
• Stroke Gold Plus award
• Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll award
• AFib Gold award

Choose Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute

At the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, a team of renowned heart and vascular experts provide integrated, multidisciplinary care, along with sophisticated equipment and an environment designed around patient needs. As leaders and innovators in heart and vascular treatments and offering award-winning care, we are revolutionizing heart and vascular care in Central Florida.

Some of our distinctions include:

• Top 50 Hospital (Orlando Regional Medical Center) – U.S. News & World Report, 2023
• Only Hospital (Orlando Regional Medical Center) in greater Orlando to offer minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve surgery. 
• Aortic Valve Surgery, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Bypass, Heart Failure
• Top Cardiac Hospital for Cardiac Care (Orlando Regional Medical Center) – Healthgrades, 2021 and 2022
• Three-Star rating (top) – Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Echocardiogram, Vascular Sonography, and Nuclear Medicine accreditation – American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Get with the Guidelines® (Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital) – American Heart Association (AHA):
• Resuscitation Silver Plus award
• Stroke Gold Plus award
• Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll award
• AFib Gold award