A Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) opportunity at St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida — a 464-bed acute care flagship with a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. The case mix is genuinely broad, spanning general, orthopedic, pediatric, OB, trauma, ENT, podiatry, urology, and plastics, and the schedule is structured around three 12-hour day shifts per week with a night shift stipend available for additional coverage.
Perks and Benefits
- Top-of-market base compensation package
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Night shift stipend paid in addition to base salary
- Relocation bonus eligible
- Access to the TeamHealth Institute — a proprietary, CE-approved online education platform for continuing education modules
- Local, dedicated anesthetist leadership providing on-site support and mentorship
Practice Highlights
- Ideal schedule of three 12-hour day shifts per week (7a–7p)
- Night shift stipend available for additional coverage beyond standard schedule
- Broad surgical case mix: general, orthopedic, pediatric, OB, trauma, ENT, podiatry, urology, and plastics
- 464-bed acute care facility with a Level I Trauma Center — highest designation for trauma acuity and volume
- Comprehensive Stroke Center with dedicated neurovascular service line
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and full maternity services
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital on campus — the only dedicated pediatric hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, supporting a robust pediatric anesthesia caseload
- Home to the Paley Institute, a nationally recognized center for limb lengthening and complex orthopedic deformity correction using the most technologically advanced treatments available — contributing unique orthopedic surgical volume
- Award-winning, nationally recognized care with strong community engagement and institutional stability
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
- Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) — current and in good standing
- Active Florida state licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with high-acuity, high-volume case mix including trauma, pediatrics, and OB anesthesia
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region defined by year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and one of the most desirable quality-of-life profiles in the Southeast. The area offers world-class beaches, a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and CityPlace, top-rated public and private schools, and easy access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale to the south. Cost of living is competitive relative to South Florida's coastal markets, and Florida's absence of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value to any compensation package.