Thoracic Surgeon

Thoracic Surgeon Opportunity

HCA Florida Citrus Hospital is seeking to employ an experienced, board certified and fellowship trained thoracic surgeon in the beautiful city of Inverness, Florida.

Qualified candidates:

• 2-5 years post-graduate experience preferred
• Board Certified or equivalent training in Thoracic Surgery
• Able to participate in the HCA Florida Thoracic Tumor Board, as well as participate in the STS GTSD
• Collaborate with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute (the cancer arm of HCA Healthcare)
• Have an active Florida Medical license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive compensation comprised of guaranteed base + productivity component
• Robust benefits including 401k matching and employee stock purchase
• Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• PTO
• Dedicated CME time & allowance
• No state income tax

About HCA Florida Citrus Hospital:

• State-of-the-Art Care: A 204-bed acute care hospital offering advanced services, including a Heart and Vascular Center, Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence, Surgical Services, Women and Baby Center, Primary Stroke Center, Diagnostic Imaging and Laboratory Services, Rehabilitation Services and Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center.
• The hospital served close to 100,000 patients last year and has earned numerous accolades including America's 50 Best for Vascular Surgery by Healthgrades, Advanced Primary Stroke Center and America's 100 Best for Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades.

About Florida's Nature Coast and Inverness, Florida:

Florida's Nature Coast is known for its natural beauty and opportunities for activities like kayaking, boating, and birdwatching, plus a chance to swim with manatees. Its affordability, lower crime rates compared to the national average, and a growing number of job opportunities further contribute to its appeal.

• Swim with manatees in Kings Bay (only legal spot in the U.S.)
• 50+ miles of trails Withlacoochee State Trail, Florida National Scenic Trail
• Kayak, fish, or paddleboard the Gulf, Rainbow River, or Tsala Apopka lakes
• Less than 1 hour to Tampa & Orlando airports, Disney World and other major theme parks, pro sports, and urban amenities
• No state income tax + affordable homes (~$300K median)
• Top-rated schools, small-town charm, zero winter

Inverness and Florida's Nature Coast isn't just a place to workit's where high-volume medicine meets low-stress living. Trade urban chaos for a community that still waves at neighbors, where your skills save lives and your lifestyle thrives.