<p>Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida is recruiting a fellowship-trained Pediatric Anesthesiologist for a full-time position at one of South Florida's premier freestanding children's hospitals. The anesthesia care team covers the full breadth of pediatric surgical subspecialties — including cardiac, neurosurgery, and kidney transplant — across newly constructed ORs and patient floors, generating 10,000 cases annually. With a $125,000 start-date bonus, a 16-physician/16-APP team structure, and a 232-bed facility anchored by one of the region's largest NICUs, this is a high-acuity, high-support environment for a pediatric anesthesiologist who wants to practice at the top of the specialty.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$125,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Full-time employment engagement</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation</li> <li>Practice within a large, well-staffed anesthesia care team — 16 attending physicians and 16 APPs — providing built-in coverage support and collegial backup</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>10,000 pediatric anesthesia cases annually across a comprehensive surgical subspecialty mix</li> <li>Full range of pediatric surgical services: Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, Kidney Transplant, and Cardiac</li> <li>Anesthesia care team model: 16 attending Pediatric Anesthesiologists supported by 16 APPs</li> <li>232-bed dedicated children's hospital with brand-new patient floors and operating rooms</li> <li>84-bed combined Level II and Level III NICU — one of the largest in Broward and Palm Beach counties</li> <li>30-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 12-bed intermediate care unit</li> <li>Specialized hospital programs include a Heart Institute, Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, Center for Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary Endocrinology, Nephrology and Hypertension Program, Orthopaedics and U18 Sports Medicine Center, and Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation</li> <li>Flagship children's hospital serving Broward and Palm Beach counties for over 23 years; current facility opened in 2011</li> <li>Safe, compassionate, family-centered care environment designed specifically for pediatric patients and their families</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity pediatric cases including cardiac, transplant, and neurosurgical anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Hollywood, Florida sits on the Atlantic coast between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, offering immediate access to the famous Hollywood Beach Broadwalk — a 2.5-mile oceanfront promenade — alongside a vibrant dining, arts, and festival scene that includes events like the Hollywood Beach Latin Festival and ArtWalk. Families benefit from excellent schools, strong community amenities, and proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, making both domestic travel and urban conveniences effortless. Florida's zero state income tax adds a meaningful financial advantage, and the broader South Florida metro delivers the cultural diversity, upscale shopping, and year-round outdoor lifestyle that consistently attract physicians seeking a high quality of life alongside serious clinical work.</p>