<p>A full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) opportunity is open in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, embedded within a collaborative anesthesia care team model at a high-acuity facility. The case mix is deliberately adult-focused — spanning cardiac, thoracic, vascular, orthopedics, spine, ENT, urology, plastics, gastroenterology, and special procedures — with no obstetric or pediatric cases. Cardiac growth is a genuine priority here, with structured mentorship available for providers looking to deepen that subspecialty. The compensation package is among the strongest in the Florida market, anchored by a $100,000 sign-on bonus and a base salary up to $235,000.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary range of <strong>$215,000–$235,000</strong> annually, with opportunity to earn additional performance incentives</li> <li><strong>$100,000 sign-on bonus</strong> tied to a 3-year commitment</li> <li><strong>$7,500 cardiac stipend</strong> for providers engaged in cardiac anesthesia</li> <li>Annual retention bonus</li> <li>7 weeks of paid time off</li> <li>Student loan repayment program available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>CME allowance, educational resources, and professional development tools</li> <li>Access to clinician wellness and referral programs</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time position operating within a collaborative anesthesia care team model</li> <li>High level of clinical autonomy supported by a strong team infrastructure</li> <li>Diverse, high-acuity adult case mix: cardiac, thoracic, vascular, orthopedics, spine, ENT, urology, plastics, gastroenterology, cardiology, and special procedures</li> <li>No obstetric cases; no pediatric cases — a focused adult surgical environment</li> <li>Cardiac mentorship program available for providers seeking to expand or formalize cardiac anesthesia skills</li> <li>Active cardiac growth track within the practice, signaling investment in subspecialty development</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>CAA certification required (National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants)</li> <li>Active Florida state license required, or demonstrated ability to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a broad adult surgical case mix, including high-acuity cardiac and vascular procedures</li> <li>Interest in cardiac anesthesia growth is an asset; mentorship is available for the right candidate</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Palm Beach Gardens sits along Florida's Atlantic coast just north of West Palm Beach, placing it within easy reach of Miami while maintaining a relaxed, upscale coastal character. The area is known for world-class golf, boating, and beaches, alongside a thriving dining and shopping scene — all under year-round sunshine. For clinicians weighing lifestyle alongside career, this is one of South Florida's most livable markets, with strong schools, low state income tax, and a pace that rewards both professional ambition and outdoor living.</p>