Gastroenterology Program Director – Ocala, FL Full-Time

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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