Gastroenterology Physician

Job Summary

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is proud to partner with a well‑established private practice in Ocala, Florida, as it expands its team of dedicated, patient‑focused physicians. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving group committed to excellence in care and innovation in gastroenterology.

Specialization:
Gastroenterology

• Board eligible or board certified by the ABMS
• Open to new graduates
• ERCP and EUS procedures available, though experience in these areas is not required
• Potential teaching opportunities in future Gastroenterology fellowship program at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and UCF College of Medicine (UCF COM)
• Practice / Hospital call: 1 in 7+ weeks
• Role based exclusively at the Ocala office
• Visa candidates are encouraged to apply

• Established presence in the community for over 45 years
• Team of nearly 20 providers: 12 physicians and 7 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

• Direct employment with the practice
• Robust support system to ensure clinical success
• Partnership track with multiple income streams
• Potential teaching opportunities through HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and UCF College of Medicine (UCF COM) Gastroenterology fellowship

• 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 Health grades:
  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.