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.
Perks and Benefits
- $125,000 start-date bonus
- Full-time employment engagement
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation
- Practice within a large, well-staffed anesthesia care team — 16 attending physicians and 16 APPs — providing built-in coverage support and collegial backup
Practice Highlights
- 10,000 pediatric anesthesia cases annually across a comprehensive surgical subspecialty mix
- Full range of pediatric surgical services: Neurosurgery, General Surgery, ENT, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, Kidney Transplant, and Cardiac
- Anesthesia care team model: 16 attending Pediatric Anesthesiologists supported by 16 APPs
- 232-bed dedicated children's hospital with brand-new patient floors and operating rooms
- 84-bed combined Level II and Level III NICU — one of the largest in Broward and Palm Beach counties
- 30-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and 12-bed intermediate care unit
- 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
- Flagship children's hospital serving Broward and Palm Beach counties for over 23 years; current facility opened in 2011
- Safe, compassionate, family-centered care environment designed specifically for pediatric patients and their families
Qualifications
- Fellowship training in Pediatric Anesthesiology required
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with high-acuity pediatric cases including cardiac, transplant, and neurosurgical anesthesia
About the Community
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.