Trauma Neurosurgeon Opportunity in Downtown Orlando, Florida

Position Summary

Orlando Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Trauma Neurosurgeon to join our team at Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), a nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center located in downtown Orlando. This is a unique opportunity to serve as the first dedicated inpatient trauma neurosurgeon, playing a critical role in advancing and shaping the future of our neurotrauma program. Position Overview This position is designed to provide focused inpatient neurotrauma coverage, serving as the primary daytime responder for all neurosurgical trauma cases. The physician will work closely with a multidisciplinary trauma team and serve as a key liaison between the neurosurgery division and hospital leadership to enhance clinical workflows, patient outcomes, and program development. Key Responsibilities Serve as the first-line neurosurgeon for all incoming trauma cases during daytime hours Evaluate and manage patients with TBI and other acute neurosurgical conditions Perform emergent cranial neurosurgical procedures as indicated Collaborate with trauma surgery, critical care, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care Act as a liaison between hospital leadership and the trauma program Participate in the development of best practices, protocols, and program goals for neurotrauma services Ensure seamless transitions of care from inpatient to outpatient settings Benefits Package: Comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and matching retirement savings options starting from day one. Generous starting bonus. Annual CME stipend. Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Orlando is a thriving metropolis with numerous activities and plenty of sunshine to enjoy year-round. Whether you prefer professional sports, theatre and ballet, world-class golf courses, or theme parks, it is easy to see why Orlando is America’s most visited city. We are also a wonderful community in which to raise a family, offering education from award-winning public and private schools, diverse neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, no state income tax, and an international airport. You, too, can call Orlando home!

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurological Surgery Fellowship training or significant experience in neurotrauma, cranial neurosurgery, or traumatic brain injury (TBI) preferred Experience practicing in a Level I Trauma Center strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to manage high-acuity, complex trauma cases Commitment to team-based care and program development Facility Description Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute offers patients a multidisciplinary approach to care that comprises consultative services, sophisticated diagnostic testing capabilities, and both noninvasive and advanced surgical treatment options. A highly skilled team of more than 40 physicians and 20 advanced practice providers deliver a superior level of care in more than 15 areas of specialty, including brain tumors, epilepsy, functional neurosurgery, headache and facial pain, interventional pain, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disease, neuropsychology and behavioral health, rehabilitation, spine surgery and vascular neurology/neurosurgery. The institute delivers the most advanced neurological care available, including serving the area’s only Level I Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC). Its team has achieved Joint Commission stroke certification at six Orlando Health facilities, including the only Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center in Central Florida at Orlando Health ORMC, which provides the highest level of stroke expertise with four neurovascular neurosurgeons and 24/7 coverage by vascular neurologists. The program also has earned Joint Commission core certification in spine surgery and partners with Orlando Health Cancer Institute in a neuro-oncology/brain and spine tumor program. In addition to clinical excellence, the institute maintains a strong focus on research and education, with a robust research program supporting participation in ongoing studies and clinical trials to improve outcomes and an established neurology residency program and future neurosurgery residency program. The institute offers both inpatient and outpatient services and more than 10 practice locations across Central Florida. A planned state-of-the-art facility — anticipated to open in 2024 — will be the new home of Orlando Health Neuroscience Institute, serving patients throughout the southeastern United States. Located on Orlando Health’s downtown campus, the three-story, 45,000-square-foot building will enable the institute to care for more patients while also placing a team of highly skilled neurologists and neurosurgeons in one central and convenient location Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center Located in downtown Orlando and serving Central Florida for more than 100 years, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) is an 808-bed surgical, medical, and emergency acute-care hospital. It is one of the largest tertiary facilities in the region and the organization’s flagship hospital. With advanced technology and expertise in numerous areas of specialty, including trauma, cardiovascular, stroke, neuroscience, orthopedic and surgical services, Orlando Health ORMC provides a complete continuum of care. World-renowned as Central Florida’s only Level I Trauma Center, Orlando Health ORMC also is recognized for excellence with an American Burn Association Verified Burn Center and Joint Commission-certified hip and knee joint replacement, spine surgery, and comprehensive stroke programs. Orlando Health ORMC works closely with systemwide cancer, heart and vascular, digestive health, neuroscience and orthopedic institutes also located on the downtown Orlando Health campus, as well as the specialty Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. Combining compassion with experience and knowledge, our team provides patients with the highest quality of care. Our efforts have earned us numerous quality and safety recognitions over the years, including: Best Regional Hospital – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024 Ranked No. 2 in the Orlando Metro Area and No. 7 in Florida Nationally ranked in four categories: cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; gastroenterology and GI surgery; pulmonology and lung surgery; urology Rated high performing in 12 areas: aortic valve surgery; COPD; colon cancer surgery; diabetes; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; heart failure; kidney failure; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery; stroke “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, five consecutive terms 2021-2023 Top Teaching Hospital – The Leapfrog Group, 2023 Best Hospitals in America – The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022 Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery – The Leapfrog Group/Money, 2022 Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023 Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Elite Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll Nine hospital units with Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses — the most units of any adult hospital in the state Magnet® Recognized – American Nurses Credentialing Center