<p>A Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) opportunity at Baptist Hospital of Miami, FL — a 680-bed, Magnet-certified tertiary care center with one of the most subspecialty-diverse anesthesia programs in South Florida. The care team model pairs 32 anesthesiologists with 58 allied health providers (CRNAs and CAAs), generating 40,000 cases annually across a 24-OR main hospital campus plus ambulatory surgery centers and offsite locations. A $75,000 start-date bonus, no-call scheduling, and day-one benefits make this one of the most competitive CAA postings in the region.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$75,000 start-date bonus (newly increased compensation package)</li> <li>Benefits eligible on day one of employment — no waiting period</li> <li>100% employer-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Robust orientation and onboarding program; new graduates are welcome and supported</li> <li>Florida state income tax advantage — no state income tax, maximizing take-home pay</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Care team model comprising 32 anesthesiologists and 58 allied health providers (CRNAs and CAAs) — one of the largest integrated anesthesia groups in the Miami market</li> <li>Annual case volume of 40,000 across the main hospital, affiliated ASCs, and multiple offsite locations</li> <li>24 operating rooms on the main Baptist Hospital campus</li> <li>Broad subspecialty case mix: neuroanesthesia, vascular, general surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, interventional radiology, GI, cardiac, interventional cardiac, and pediatrics</li> <li>No call requirement — flexible shift scheduling with 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour options available</li> <li>Structured onboarding program designed to integrate new graduates and experienced CAAs alike</li> <li>Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute on campus — internationally recognized for cardiovascular treatment and research, with Joint Commission, Society of Chest Pain Centers, and Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence designations</li> <li>Baptist Health Neuroscience Center on campus — advanced brain, spine, and nervous system treatment capabilities</li> <li>Full-service tertiary care hospital offering medical, surgical, and obstetrical services; Magnet-certified for nursing excellence</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant program (master's level)</li> <li>National certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) or board eligibility</li> <li>Active Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a high-volume, subspecialty-diverse case mix including cardiac, neuro, OB, and pediatric anesthesia</li> <li>New graduates encouraged to apply — structured onboarding and mentorship provided</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Miami offers year-round access to world-class beaches — South Beach, Miami Beach, and Key Biscayne — alongside an internationally diverse cultural scene anchored by neighborhoods like Little Havana and Little Haiti. Florida's no-state-income-tax environment meaningfully increases take-home compensation, and the city's outdoor lifestyle spans boating, fishing, golf, and Everglades exploration. For clinicians seeking a cosmopolitan, warm-weather base with a thriving healthcare economy and no shortage of dining, arts, and entertainment, Miami consistently ranks among the most livable major metros in the Southeast.</p>