Interventional Cardiologist with Orlando Health in Florida's Space Coast

Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Interventional Cardiologist to join a growing and dynamic team serving Florida’s Treasure Coast. This position offers a balanced mix of outpatient and procedural responsibilities, with a primary focus on interventional cases, including stents, diagnostic caths, and the potential for structural cases as the program grows. The position includes shared call responsibilities, supported by additional community coverage. The selected physician will join a team of two non-invasive cardiologists supported by dedicated and experienced clinical staff.

This practice is part of a broader hospital revitalization initiative, offering a unique opportunity to be involved in an exciting period of growth and transformation for the Heart and Vascular Institute. Significant investments are being made to enhance facilities, expand services, and strengthen operations, creating an environment where physicians can play an active role in shaping the future of the program. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated physician to join an evolving practice and work within a well-established referral network of more than 120 primary care physicians in Indian River County.

Position Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology
• Successful completion of an ACGME/AOA-accredited Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program(s)
• Unrestricted FL Medical License (or ability to obtain one) and DEA.
• Board certification in Echo, Nuclear Cardiology, and/or Cardiac CT is beneficial, but not required.
• Graduating fellows and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, research, teaching, and cross-collaboration amongst multiple specialties
• Commitment to patient care: Physicians should demonstrate a genuine dedication to delivering high-quality patient care and improving patient outcomes.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health/vision/dental insurance along with full malpractice coverage, disability coverage, deferred compensation and retirement savings options starting from day one.
• Eligible employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute

At Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute, a team of renowned cardiologists, heart and vascular surgeons, and diverse cardiovascular professionals work together to provide integrated, complete and compassionate care. Patients have an entire team working together to care for all their cardiovascular needs with the most advanced technologies and treatment options available. From wellness services, imaging and rehabilitation to minor and complex surgery, the institute’s expertise encompasses more than 40 areas of specialty and a surgical program that offers minimally invasive procedures and advanced robotic-assisted techniques.

Together with sophisticated equipment and technologies, the institute offers an environment designed around the needs of patients and families. That focus on the patient experience incorporates the importance of communication and giving patients a voice in their care plan, greater accessibility to clinical experts, and more coordinated and collaborative care. Our physicians are leaders and innovators, revolutionizing heart and vascular care in Central Florida through clinical excellence, as well as through robust education and research programs advancing cardiovascular medicine.

Providing care at all Orlando Health hospitals, the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute features a centralized downtown campus location along with more than 20 practice locations spanning Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Highlands and Okeechobee counties.

A commitment to the delivery of the safest, highest quality heart care has earned the institute recognition through numerous distinctions and accreditations. Some of those include:

• Top 50 national ranking in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24
• Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs – Becker’s, 2023
• High Performing Hospital (Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center) – U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24
  • Aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, stroke
• Three-Star rating (top) – Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Accreditation in several modalities (echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular testing) – Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
• Advanced certification as Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center and Primary Stroke Center facilities – The Joint Commission
• Get with the Guidelines®: Gold Plus Achievement - Stroke – American Heart Association, 2023:
  • Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Elite
  • Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll
• Beacon Awards for Excellence – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a medical and surgical healthcare facility located along Florida’s Brevard County Space Coast, offering a range of inpatient and outpatient services. Areas of expertise for our 119-bed hospital include heart and vascular care, spine care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services.

We hold full accreditation from The Joint Commission, including laboratory accreditation, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification from the commission for our specialized spine program. We also earned high performing ratings in two procedures and conditions – hip replacement and knee replacement – from U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2024.

Orlando Health Melbourne, along with nearby hospitals in Rockledge and Sebastian, joined Orlando Health in Fall 2024, marking Orlando Health’s entry into Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast region. As part of the Orlando Health family, our patients benefit from a comprehensive network of care.

Awards:

• Hospital Accreditation – The Joint Commission
• Laboratory Accreditation – The Joint Commission accredited lab
• Spine Surgery Certification – The Joint Commission
• High Performing Hospitals – U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals, 2024-2025
  • Rated high performing in two frequently treated procedures and conditions: hip replacement and knee replacement
• “A” Safety Grade – The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2024
• Participant in the American College of Cardiology (ACC) CathPCI Registry® and recognized by ACC in the “Best Hospitals” issue of S. News & World Report

Living in Melbourne

One of the most populous cities in Florida’s Brevard County with about 87,500 residents, Melbourne is a thriving community offering a warm climate, picturesque beaches, and a unique blend of a laid-back lifestyle and hi-tech science and innovation.  

With a diverse mix of working professionals, families and retirees calling Melbourne home, the area has a wide variety of housing and rental options with an overall cost of living close the national average and lower than many Florida cities — including the benefit of no state income tax. A strong sense of community and highly rated schools make Melbourne a great place to raise a family. 

Situated along Florida’s “Space Coast,” Melbourne is well-known for its proximity to the Cape Canaveral’s Kennedy Space Center and the Port Canaveral cruise terminal. The city also offers a host of other attractions, including a vibrant arts district; an historic downtown area with restaurants, bars and shops; nearby concert and theater venues; the world-class Brevard Zoo; and beautiful parks and beaches. Its location along the Indian River Lagoon, an estuary that separates the Space Coast from the Atlantic Ocean, provides an abundance of year-round water activities, including surfing, kayaking, boating, fishing and manatee watching.  

The Melbourne Orlando International Airport offers flights to several Southeast and Midwest cities as well as the United Kingdom. Convenient driving access to other popular Florida destinations, such as Orlando, and Miami, makes for easy day trips or weekend getaways. Brightline, a high-speed train connecting Orlando and Miami, has plans for a future station in nearby Cocoa for yet another travel option.