Gastroenterology Program Director

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Ocala
Posted on: December 1, 2025

Job Description:

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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