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Pensacola, Florida

Cardiovascular Surgeon

SurgeryFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Your Future Role at a Glance

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated cardiac surgeon to join a busy, well-respected practice, supported by a strong referral base and the full resources of a robust health system network. Potential for Medical Directorship.

  • How you’ll make an impact in this role
  • Join an established team of 2 physicians and 3 APPs
  • Call structure: 10 days/mo.
  • Practice setting: mix of surgery, inpatient rounding and outpatient clinic
  • Access to: Robotics | Dedicated block time
  • Employed position within a nonprofit health system
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular surgery
  • Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
  • Champion the care team experience for loved ones
  • Facilitate practice growth and quality outcomes
  • Collaborate with colleagues to foster a highly efficient practice model
  • Potential for Medical Directorship

About the Facility

Sacred Heart Hospital was founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1915. While our technology has improved dramatically, and the buildings have grown and expanded, our commitment to the mission remains steadfast: to provide excellent health care to all people, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable.

566 bed Level I Trauma Center (Part of a robust clinical network with our sister facilities in Destin, Panama City, and Port St. Joe, FL)

  • Serving a population of approximately 500,000
  • Integrated referral network (largest employed primary care network in NW FL)
  • Sacred Heart offers the region's only kidney transplant program, as well as physician residency programs to train the next generation of doctors in internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics/gynecology.
  • Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

About the Community

Pensacola is home to pristine white beaches and the iconic emerald waters of the Gulf Coast (consistently voted one of the top beaches in the country)

Pensacola boasts a rich history including pre-Civil War forts, archaeological sites, the title of America's first settlement, and is home to the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, The Blue Angels.

Cost of Living Below the National Average

The perfect combination of a relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center, Pensacola's temperate and climate offer a friendly community and an unparalleled quality of life.

Pensacola prides itself on its diverse and emerging cultures. Annual festivals, events, and performances display the region's greatest musicians, food, artists, shows, and vendors that captivate the heart and history of the area.

  • Why Physicians Choose Ascension
  • Physician-led, collaborative culture
  • Long-term practice stability
  • National network with local autonomy
  • Mission-centered care rooted in service
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Licensed Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Florida Board of Medicine obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board eligibility/certification in medical specialty required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Key Responsibilities

The cardiovascular surgeon will perform surgical procedures, conduct inpatient rounds, and manage outpatient clinic visits as part of an established team. They will also collaborate with colleagues to foster an efficient practice model and champion the care team experience for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in cardiovascular surgery. Additionally, they must be eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration in Florida.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient clinic managementClinical collaborationPatient careMedical leadershipQuality outcomes managementTeam coordination

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 41 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 90% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Surgeon Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution34 jobs · 10 employers

18
$300k
10
$350k-540k
6
$540k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
17%
CME allowance
7%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 2.4
Better work-life than 20% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pensacola

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$260k
Typical market rent
$1,657/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ascension

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA
403(b) with Employer Match
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance