Overview
AdventHealth Colorectal Surgery is recruiting a board-eligible or board-certified colorectal surgeon for a 12-24 month junior faculty position. This role is designed to support a high-volume colorectal surgery service while allowing the surgeon to develop an independent clinical practice within a tertiary referral system. The position is intended for a surgeon completing colorectal fellowship who is seeking a transition to practice year in a structured early-career experience with progressive autonomy in clinical decision-making, operative management, and longitudinal patient care.
Clinical practice responsibilities
The surgeon will maintain an independent outpatient clinic and function as an attending surgeon. The clinical practice will focus on the comprehensive management of general colorectal disease. Primary clinical areas include:
- General colorectal surgery
- Robotic colorectal surgery
- Endoscopy
- Anorectal surgery
- Colorectal oncology
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Anal intrapithelial neoplasia and high-resolution anoscopy
- Pelvic floor
- Enterocutaeous fistulae
- Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
Operative and inpatient responsibilities will include a mix of elective and non-elective colorectal cases appropriate for a junior faculty surgeon. Clinical work will support overall divisional access and continuity of care across the colorectal service.
Service and call coverage
As part of the colorectal division, the surgeon will assist with inpatient, acute, care and procedural coverage as needed to support divisional workflow and patient access. This includes shared participation in call coverage and coverage at additional sites within the system when required.
Academic and educational role
The position includes teaching responsibilities involving medical students, residents, and fellows. Participation in divisional education, quality initiatives, and academic activities is expected. Research participation is supported but not required.
Division and practice environment
The surgeon will join the largest colorectal group in Florida, consisting of 15 colorectal surgeons, 12 dedicated advanced practice providers, and 6 colorectal surgery fellows. The division is NAPRC accredited and nationally recognized for expertise in minimally invasive, robotic and transanal surgery. The primary practice environment is a large tertiary referral hospital within the AdventHealth system, supported by a broad regional hospital network.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited colon and rectal surgery fellowship
- Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Eligibility for medical licensure in Florida
To learn more about this opportunity or to submit a CV, please contact Mark Johnson at
Practice Description
This is an employment opportunity through AdventHealth Medical Group , a 700+ physician, multi-specialty organization. AdventHealth Medical Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes occurrence-based malpractice coverage, health insurance for the physician and his/her family, relocation expenses, paid leave days, a generous 403b retirement plan, CME days and a CME allowance. This practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine. We are part of the AdventHealth System, a non-profit, faith-based organization with a mission to "extend the healing ministry of Christ".
Hospital Description
AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.
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