HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, FL is recruiting a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a well-established, 20-physician anesthesia care team at a 296-bed acute care facility in the heart of Broward County. The practice centers on a high-volume cardiac program — approximately 150 open-heart and 200 structural heart cases annually — including CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery, TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman procedures, supported by two dedicated cardiac ORs and a full suite of off-site procedural venues. The 2-weeks-on / 1-week-off schedule is a genuine differentiator, and the South Florida location delivers no state income tax, three international airports, and Miami 30 minutes away.
Perks and Benefits
- Full-time employed position with a structured, competitive compensation model
- Distinctive 2-weeks-on / 1-week-off schedule providing predictable, extended time off
- Malpractice insurance provided (coverage details available upon inquiry)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Health savings account (HSA) and additional benefits
- Florida has no state income tax — a meaningful financial advantage for high earners
Practice Highlights
- 296-bed acute care hospital with a comprehensive surgical program spanning general, orthopedic, cardiac, thoracic, vascular, GYN, ENT, urology, spine, and intracranial neurosurgery
- Approximately 6,000 total annual surgical cases; ~150 open-heart cases and ~200 structural heart cases per year
- 10 operating rooms, including 2 dedicated cardiac ORs
- Off-site anesthesia venues: cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology lab, interventional radiology suite, neuro-interventional suite, GI suite, and MRI
- Primary cardiac case mix: CABG, valve surgery, open aortic surgery, TEVAR, TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman procedures
- Broad secondary case mix: neurosurgery, neuro-interventional, thoracic, vascular, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT, electrophysiology, and GI
- Regional anesthesia opportunities: wide range of peripheral nerve blocks supporting orthopedic, vascular, and general surgery cases
- Practice scope is focused — no pediatrics, obstetrics, or trauma
- Anesthesia care team of 13 physicians and 7 CRNAs; close-knit group culture with staff ranging from recent graduates to 30-year veterans
- Active anesthesia residency training program in place since 2021 — teaching opportunities available
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency; cardiac anesthesia fellowship or equivalent cardiac anesthesia experience strongly preferred
- Echocardiography certification required (perioperative TEE/TTE — NBE or equivalent)
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with the full breadth of the case mix described above, including off-site procedural anesthesia delivery
- Regional anesthesia proficiency for peripheral nerve blocks is an asset
About the Community
Plantation is a well-established, tree-lined city in central Broward County — family-friendly, with highly rated schools, maintained parks, golf courses, and a genuine neighborhood feel that stands apart from the density of Miami or Fort Lauderdale. Residents enjoy direct access to Fort Lauderdale and Miami (30 minutes), three international airports, the Westfield Broward Mall, and a wide range of dining and outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and golf. Florida's absence of a state income tax adds meaningful take-home value for physicians at this compensation level, and the year-round subtropical climate makes the lifestyle case on its own.