Gastroenterology Program Director

<p><b> Description </b></p><p><b> Specialization: </b><br /> Gastroenterology </p><p><b> Job Summary: </b></p><p> 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 <b> Gastroenterologist </b> to serve as <b> Program Director </b> and lead this transformative educational initiative. </p><p></p><b> Candidate Qualifications: <br /></b><br /> Ideal candidates will bring a passion for teaching, leadership, and clinical excellence: <ul><li><p> Board certified in Gastroenterology </p></li></ul><ul><li><p> Must have at least three (3) years of documented educational and / or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency <b> OR </b> gastroenterology fellowship </p></li><li><p> Proven ability to balance administrative leadership with hands-on teaching and clinical care </p></li><li><p> Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills </p></li><li><p> Demonstrated scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed research, publications, national presentations, committee involvement) is highly encouraged </p></li><li><p> Practice / Hospital call: 1 in 7+ weeks </p></li><li><p> Position based exclusively at the Ocala office </p></li></ul><p><br /><b> Incentives &amp; Benefits </b></p><ul><li><p> Direct employment with the private practice </p></li><li><p> Faculty appointment with UCF College of Medicine </p></li><li><p> Collaborative opportunities with UCF COM faculty </p></li><li><p> Partnership track </p></li><li><p> Comprehensive support system for clinical and academic success </p></li></ul><p><br /><b> About the Practice </b></p><ul><li><p> Established presence in the community for over 45 years </p></li><li><p> Team of nearly 20 providers: 11 physicians and 8 APPs </p></li><li><p> Main campus in Ocala with two satellite locations for patient convenience </p></li><li><p> Two AAAHC-certified surgery / endoscopy centers, consistently ranked by <em> Newsweek </em> among America's Best ASCs - most recently in 2025</p></li></ul><p><br /><b> About Graduate Medical Education at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital </b></p><ul><li><p> 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. </p></li><li><p> HCA Florida Ocala Hospital established Graduate Medical Education in 2016. </p></li><li><p> The hospital has 7 residency programs and 2 fellowship programs. </p></li><li><p> On-site Simulation Lab. </p></li><li><p> The future Gastroenterology program is anticipated to have 6 total learners once fully launched / 2 per year. </p></li></ul><p><br /><b> About HCA Florida Ocala Hospital?: </b></p><ul><li><p> 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. </p></li><li><p> Society of Thoracic Surgeons ranks us as a 3-Star STS Composite Quality provider. </p></li><li><p> 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. </p></li><li><p> ACS recognized Level I Trauma Center and hold DNV certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. </p></li><li><p> Our hospital has demonstrated consistent growth and made significant investments in capital improvements over several years. </p></li><li><p> 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. </p></li></ul><p><br /> 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. </p><p></p><p> To help us get to know you better, please click the apply button and complete the process via the redirect to the HCA Healthcare application portal. Estimated Time: 5-8 minutes. This allows HCA Healthcare recruiters to review your full profile immediately. Once submitted one of our team members will reach out within 3-5 business day to personally discuss your career goals. </p>