<p>Anesthesiology Associates of Tallahassee (AAOT) is recruiting a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join a clinician-led group of 34 physicians and 99 APPs delivering comprehensive anesthesia services across Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Capital Hospital, and multiple ambulatory surgery centers. The practice offers a broad surgical case mix — from cardiac and trauma to pediatrics and neurosurgery — with a $100,000 start-date bonus and 10 weeks of paid time off anchoring one of the most competitive total compensation packages in Florida. New graduates are actively welcomed through a structured "Earn While You Learn" stipend program.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$100,000 start-date bonus paid at time of hire</li> <li>Relocation bonus provided</li> <li>"Earn While You Learn" early-commitment stipend: $3,500/month for new graduates prior to start date</li> <li>Top-tier base compensation described as the highest in Florida for this specialty</li> <li>10 weeks of paid time off annually</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Florida licensure assistance provided</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision benefits (competitive package)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team of 133 clinicians: 34 physician anesthesiologists and 99 APPs — one of the largest and most established groups in the region</li> <li>Broad case mix spanning General Surgery, Trauma, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiac, Endoscopy, Pediatrics, and Neurology</li> <li>Coverage across two major hospital systems — HCA Florida Capital Hospital (288-bed acute-care facility) and Tallahassee Memorial Hospital — plus multiple community ASCs</li> <li>HCA Florida Capital Hospital features advanced surgical services, a Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Center with PCI-Resuscitation capability, Cancer Center, Behavioral Health Center, and a NICU</li> <li>HCA Florida Capital Hospital operates 24/7 emergency services with over 1,400 employees and more than 500 providers on staff</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with a balanced call rotation designed to support work-life harmony</li> <li>Clinician-led, independent group structure with a strong reputation for professional excellence and collegial culture</li> <li>New graduates welcomed with a formal onboarding and early-commitment program</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program required</li> <li>Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) — board-certified or board-eligible</li> <li>Active Florida CAA license or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)</li> <li>New graduates encouraged to apply; no minimum years of experience required</li> <li>Comfort with a high-acuity, multi-subspecialty case mix including cardiac, trauma, and pediatric anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tallahassee is Florida's capital city — a mid-sized, university-driven community anchored by Florida State University and Florida A&M University, offering Division I athletics, performing arts, and a lively calendar of cultural events at a cost of living well below Miami, Orlando, or Tampa. Outdoor recreation is abundant: miles of biking and hiking trails, scenic state parks, and freshwater springs are all within easy reach, and the Gulf of Mexico's beaches are just one hour away. Top-rated public and private schools, a warm climate year-round, and a genuinely community-oriented atmosphere make Tallahassee a compelling destination for clinicians relocating with families or establishing roots in the Southeast.</p>