Overview
The AdventHealth Digestive Health and Surgery Institute (DHSI) is seeking a national leader in colorectal surgery to become the Division Medical Director for Colorectal Surgery. This position oversees colorectal surgery strategy, operations, and clinical excellence for 13 surgeons across 9 practice sites, 10 hospitals, and 4 counties in Central Florida. The Division Medical Director is supported by a multi-disciplinary team with a large established patient population in AdventHealth's flagship geography. Candidates can expect the ability to participate in research studies and oversee specialty associate medical directors in colorectal cancer, pelvic floor surgery, and one of the largest colorectal surgery fellowship programs in the United States.
The candidate will be part of the largest NAPRC accredited colorectal surgery group in Florida that also has an international reputation in MIS and trans-anal technology.
A strong emphasis will be placed on evidence-based medicine with a concentration on patient centered care, program growth, and operational excellence. DHSI is also home to Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and General Surgery service lines and leading strong cross-functional collaboration with these specialties is a cornerstone of the role.
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Colorectal Surgery required.
NOTE: Not a J1 or H1 Opportunity
Practice Description
AdventHealth Medical Group is a sister organization of AdventHealth which employs 900+ physicians in 70+ specialties. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine. This employment opportunity includes the benefits of call coverage and competitive compensation with incentives. 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.
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.