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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionExciting Opportunity for a Thoracic Surgeon on Florida's Space Coast

We are looking for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Thoracic Surgeon to become a part of our exceptional Cardiothoracic Surgery team in Melbourne, Florida.

This clinic is conveniently located just a short distance from the operating room and the intensive care unit. Our team is supported by:

• 3 Physician Assistants
• 2 Nurse Practitioners
• 1 Registered Nurse First Assistant

We also have an established Lung Nodule Clinic in collaboration with our Oncology department. Experience with robotics is a necessary requirement for this position.

About Our Organization

We are proud to be the only integrated healthcare network on Florida's Space Coast, where a commitment to excellence meets the beauty of sun and sand. Brevard County, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant arts scene, offers a high quality of life with affordable living costs and some of the best schools in Florida. Our location near the Kennedy Space Center allows us to enjoy rocket launches right from our backyard, and we are less than an hour away from world-renowned amusement parks, making it easy to enjoy leisure activities without the hassle of heavy traffic.

Recently, we were honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Large Employers for the second consecutive year, ranking #153 out of over 5,000 companies, and one of only three healthcare systems in Florida to achieve this distinction. Our organization comprises four hospitals, more than 500 healthcare providers, and the only Level II trauma center in the area. We also operate First Flight, a cutting-edge emergency helicopter transport service that provides critical care when every second counts. Our commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care is complemented by exceptional insurance options through our Health Plans, as well as a variety of support services, including a Family Pharmacy, Hospice, and physical therapy.

About the Medical Center

Holmes Regional Medical Center, located conveniently near downtown Melbourne, boasts 514 beds and a team of over 500 highly skilled medical professionals. As the leading tertiary referral hospital in the region, Holmes offers advanced technology and life-saving services.

The Heart Center at Holmes performs more cardiac procedures than any other hospital in Brevard and features all-private patient rooms. As the only state-accredited Level II trauma center in Brevard and Indian River Counties, we provide 24/7 trauma care and rapid patient transport via our First Flight aeromedical helicopter. Our Birth Suites Mother/Baby Unit includes Brevard's first Level II Neonatal ICU, catering to our smallest patients.

Holmes is also the first hospital in Brevard to offer state-of-the-art robotics-assisted surgeries for urological, prostate, and gynecological conditions, as well as advanced anterior hip replacements and reverse shoulder surgeries. As a Primary Stroke Center, we aim to transport, assess, diagnose, and treat stroke patients within three hours of symptom onset. Our advanced Interventional Neuro-Radiology procedures for stroke treatment are unique in Brevard and have earned recognition from the American Stroke Association, which awarded us their Get with the Guidelines Gold Award.

Community - A Wonderful Place to Live and Work!

Brevard County, located on Florida's east coast, is ideally situated between Jacksonville and Miami, approximately 60 miles east of Orlando.

• Family-friendly community with a hometown atmosphere along 72 miles of beautiful beaches and year-round tropical climate.
• Affordable living with the added benefit of no state income tax.
• Highly-rated public school system, ranked 3rd in the state with 98% of schools rated A or B.
• A growing population of around 602,000, with expanding industries in electronics, aerospace, high-tech manufacturing, communications, and defense.
• Endless outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, surfing, golfing, swimming, cycling, and tennis.
• Local attractions include the Kennedy Space Center, Sebastian Inlet State Park, Brevard Zoo, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios, with easy access to cruises from Port Canaveral.