Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida is recruiting a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join an established, high-volume program at one of South Florida's premier freestanding children's hospitals. The cardiac anesthesia service covers the full spectrum of congenital and acquired pediatric cardiac disease — including heart transplants, ventricular assist devices, and all neonatal cardiac operations — within a 232-bed facility that has anchored pediatric specialty care in Broward and Palm Beach counties for over 23 years. A $100,000 start-date bonus and beeper-only home call make this one of the most competitive pediatric cardiac anesthesia openings in the region. Current Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia fellows are actively encouraged to apply.
Perks and Benefits
- $100,000 start-date bonus
- Competitive base compensation (full-time, employed position)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 16 physicians and 16 APPs — a collaborative, well-staffed model
- Approximately 8,000 total cases annually across every pediatric specialty
- 250–300 open-heart cases per year and 500+ cardiac catheterizations annually; volume is projected to grow substantially with additional ORs coming online
- Full range of pediatric cardiac cases: heart transplants, ventricular assist device implantation, and all neonatal cardiac operations
- 232-bed children's hospital with an 84-bed Level II/III NICU, a 30-bed PICU, and a 12-bed intermediate care unit
- Beeper call from home — no mandatory in-house overnight call
- Subspecialty depth across the campus: Heart Institute, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Center for Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Endocrinology, Orthopedics and U18 Sports Medicine, Nephrology and Hypertension, and Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Hospital opened in its current facility in 2011 — modern, purpose-built pediatric environment
- Over 23 years as the leading children's hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties, with a strong regional referral base
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia, or demonstrated extensive clinical experience in pediatric cardiac anesthesia
- Current Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia fellows completing training are welcome and encouraged to apply
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with the full scope of congenital cardiac surgery anesthesia, including neonatal cases, transplant, and VAD support
About the Community
Hollywood, Florida sits on the Atlantic coast between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, offering a genuinely livable coastal lifestyle with no state income tax and year-round warm weather. The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk — a 2.5-mile oceanfront promenade — anchors a city known for diverse dining, a vibrant arts and festival scene, and family-friendly neighborhoods with strong schools and recreational amenities. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is minutes away, and both Miami and Fort Lauderdale are easily accessible, giving residents the energy of major urban centers without sacrificing the relaxed pace of a beachside community.