Cleveland Clinic Florida Neurosurgery, Spine Focus

About the role

The Neurological Institute is seeking an experienced, visionary leader and board-certified neurosurgeon with a specialization in spine surgery to join our team.

We are specifically seeking a candidate with extensive expertise in spine surgery including advanced procedures and minimally invasive techniques who can drive innovation, foster growth, and ensure the delivery of the highest quality patient care across our Cleveland Clinic Martin Health location in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the Department of Neurosurgery with a focus on spine surgery.
• Drive excellence in patient outcomes, safety, and experience.
• Support the expansion of advanced spine services and technologies.
• Promote academic and clinical research within neurosurgery, particularly in spine-related areas.
• Foster collaborative partnerships across disciplines and care teams.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Neurosurgery.
• Fellowship training or significant clinical experience in spine surgery is required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a neurosurgery department or healthcare leadership role.
• Proven success managing clinical, operational, and academic programs.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and quality improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Academic or clinical research experience with an interest in advancing neurosurgical knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience building and growing a spine surgery program with high clinical volume and outcomes.
• Established ties to the Florida medical community preferred.
• Active involvement in national neurosurgical and spine-related associations.

Benefits

Our caregivers deliver the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. We are committed to providing them with the kind of exceptional care they bring to our patients. Caregivers like you come to work each day with a passion for what you do. So, we are always focused on fueling that passion, empowering you to be your best both inside our hospitals and in your life. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.