Pediatrician needed for New FM Residency in beautiful Ocala, FL

AdventHealth Ocala, a 385-bed hospital in central Florida, seeks a BC/BE Pediatrician to join our growing Graduate Medical Education Team.

The program started in July 2025 with 8 residents per program year. Our team currently includes an experienced Program Director, Assistant Program Director and 3 Core Family Medicine Faculty, plus well-trained, dedicated clinical staff.

We're looking for a Pediatrician who has the desire to be a part of a growing program, a passion for medical education, and who will place a priority on collaboration, quality of care, and the patient and resident experience.

At AdventHealth Ocala, we pride ourselves on Whole Person care; taking care of our patients' mind, body and spirit in a friendly community with a low cost of living, no state income tax, hiking, shopping, close to major cities & theme parks, natural springs, horse parks and tons of amazing restaurants

Job Responsibilities:

• Full time. Split schedule of resident supervision, personal clinical, and administrative time
• Work with Program Director on program accreditation, resident recruitment, rotation scheduling, curriculum development and resident coaching.
• Serve as a member of the program evaluation committee and clinical competency committee.
• Perform additional academic and clinical duties as assigned by the program director
• Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Model professionalism for residents, medical students and clinical staff.
• Possess excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the EPIC EMR.

Faculty will be responsible for administering and maintaining an educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competency areas. Equivalent educational qualifications may be acceptable by the FM Review Committee of the ACGME.

Benefit Highlights:

• Compensation package with competitive base salary
• Signing bonus & moving expenses
• Cell phone stipend
• Coverage of board, licensing and DEA fees
• Excellent health, vision and dental package
• 25+ days paid days off plus CME time & allowance
• Occurrence based malpractice - no tail coverage required

• 403b with match

• AdventHealth is a 501c3. Eligible candidates may qualify for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Ocala community. Welcome Home.

Ocala offers the best of everything. It's a great place to raise a family; safe with a low cost of living, thriving local economy, no state income tax and top-rated public schools Ocala is known for its natural beauty and the perfect setting for hiking, biking, and enjoying the sunshine. Plus, it's the home of the World Equestrian Center, the horse capital of the world This vibrant city is a gateway to all of Florida's best features. Sun-kissed beaches, family-oriented theme parks, big-city nightlife, airports all within an easy hour's drive. It's suburban living without the hassles of a big city.

AdventHealth

When you join AdventHealth Ocala, you become part of one of the largest health care systems in the nation. With 50+ hospitals in 9 states and more than 3,800 employed physicians, AdventHealth is the largest faith-based hospital in Florida with more than 100,000+ team members fulfilling our mission to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ. Our diverse medical staff in Ocala provides a variety of service lines from primary care to specialists in cardiology, gastroenterology, women's health, general surgery and more.

The West Florida Division Medical Group continues to grow rapidly to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Over the last six years, we've nearly tripled in size with a projection to grow to 835 providers by the end of 2025. With the addition of AdventHealth Port Charlotte, we span a broad geography in eight counties, with practices in Charlotte, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties as well as five Care Pavilions. Our providers represent 40 specialties and we care for one million patients annually. Using leading edge technology, innovation, and compassion, we deliver our brand of whole-person care.

At AdventHealth Medical Group, we offer our employees extensive benefits, including opportunities for ongoing training and continuing education. What's important to us is what's important to you: the health and overall well-being of your patients, your colleagues and yourself. AdventHealth Medical Group staff provides care at locations throughout West Florida, including fifteen AdventHealth hospital locations.

With a rich history of medical leadership, AdventHealth Ocala has served the people of Marion county for more than 100 years. Together, we've experienced many "firsts," including creating the TimberRidge ER, an off-site emergency department that's the first of its kind in Florida and becoming the first hospital in the county to offer minimally invasive heart procedures like TAVR, MitraClip and the Watchman implant. With your trust, AdventHealth Ocala has grown into a nationally recognized 385-bed, full-service community hospital. And today, aside from being the only hospital in the region to deliver babies, we have Marion County's only dedicated children's emergency room, pediatric unit and level II neonatal intensive care unit.

About Ocala

With nearly perfect weather year-round, Ocala offers endless natural beauty, gently rolling hills, crystal clear springs and a lifestyle of exceptional quality. The city's historic downtown is filled with charming shops and restaurants, and the area is surrounded by state parks and natural springs. Ocala is also conveniently located, with beautiful gulf coast beaches and theme parks and entertainment in Orlando being just a short drive away.

Every year thousands of new residents call Marion County home, keeping it among the fastest growing areas in the nation. The county's welcoming atmosphere makes transitions easy.