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Gastroenterology Program Director

Gastroenterology Program Director

HCA HealthcareOcala, FL, US
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Description

Specialization : Gastroenterology

Job Summary :

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, in collaboration with UCF College of Medicine (UCF COM) and  a respected private practice, is excited to announce the launch of a new ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program, set to begin in 2027. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and visionary Gastroenterologist to serve as Program Director and lead this transformative educational initiative.

Candidate Qualifications :

Ideal candidates will bring a passion for teaching, leadership, and clinical excellence :

  • Board certified in Gastroenterology
  • Must have at least three (3) years of documented educational and / or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency OR gastroenterology fellowship
  • Proven ability to balance administrative leadership with hands-on teaching and clinical care
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
  • Demonstrated scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed research, publications, national presentations, committee involvement) is highly encouraged
  • Practice / Hospital call : 1 in 7+ weeks
  • Position based exclusively at the Ocala office

Incentives & Benefits

  • Direct employment with the private practice
  • Faculty appointment with UCF College of Medicine
  • Collaborative opportunities with UCF COM faculty
  • Partnership track
  • Comprehensive support system for clinical and academic success

    • About the Practice

  • Established presence in the community for over 45 years
  • Team of nearly 20 providers : 11 physicians and 8 APPs
  • Main campus in Ocala with two satellite locations for patient convenience
  • Two AAAHC-certified surgery / endoscopy centers, consistently ranked by Newsweek among America’s Best ASCs — most recently in 2025

    • About Graduate Medical Education at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

  • HCA Healthcare has over 330+ residency and fellowship programs in 73 hospitals in 16 states. HCA is helping to educate over 5,300+ residents and 360+ fellows.
  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital established Graduate Medical Education in 2016.
  • The hospital has 7 residency programs and 2 fellowship programs.
  • On-site Simulation Lab.
  • The future Gastroenterology program is anticipated to have 6 total learners once fully launched / 2 per year.

    • About HCA Florida Ocala Hospital ​ :

  • We operate a 545-bed hospital across two campuses : the Ocala Campus (HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with 323 beds) and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital (a part of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with 222 beds), alongside 5 freestanding EDs.
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons ranks us as a 3-Star STS Composite Quality provider.
  • Recognized by Healthgrades : America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in 2024, among the top 250 hospitals nationwide, and ranked No. 1 in Florida for joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical care.
  • ACS recognized Level I Trauma Center and hold DNV certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • Our hospital has demonstrated consistent growth and made significant investments in capital improvements over several years.
  • We are expanding our Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, currently hosting 160+ residents in partnership with the University of Central Florida (UCF) to train future generations of physicians.

    • Ocala is a remarkable town for raising a family; including top-notch educational options.  Marion County boasts winding pathways canopied with oak trees and dangling trellises of Spanish Moss, Silver Springs - Nature's Theme Park, the Ocala National Forest, the rolling green fields of horse farms, historic districts, outstanding golf courses, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh-water springs. Marion County has a population of more than 400,000 and growing. Ocala is conveniently located one hour from both coasts and one hour north of Orlando.

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