Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join an established, collegial anesthesia care team at a 333-bed acute care hospital with over a century of clinical tradition. The practice offers a broad and varied case mix — including orthopedics, robotics, OB, vascular, and neuro — without trauma, cardiac, or pediatric call obligations. Weekend call is optional, and total annual compensation reaches up to $237,000, making this one of the stronger CAA opportunities on Florida's Atlantic coast.
Perks and Benefits
- Total annual compensation up to $237,000
- Excellent start date bonus provided at time of hire
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Weekend call is optional — no mandatory weekend obligation
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 23 providers: 9 attending anesthesiologists and 14 CRNAs/CAAs — a well-staffed, collaborative model
- Case mix includes: General, Orthopedics, OB, Gynecology, Robotics, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy/GI, Vascular, Regional, and Neurosurgery
- No trauma, cardiac, or pediatric anesthesia — a focused, manageable scope
- Strong regional anesthesia volume with opportunity to grow and refine regional skills, particularly in orthopedics
- 333-bed acute care hospital with all-private, upscale patient units
- Specialty service lines on campus: comprehensive cancer care, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurosurgery, bariatrics, robotic surgery, urology, and cardiovascular medicine
- Over 500 medical specialty physicians on staff across more than 1,200 total employees — a large, resource-rich institution
- Hospital established in 1920; located on Flagler Drive overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway in the heart of West Palm Beach
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant program
- Current certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) or board eligibility
- Active Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
- Comfort with a broad elective case mix including regional, orthopedic, OB, and robotic surgery anesthesia
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, miles of pristine beaches, and a vibrant cultural scene anchored by the Norton Museum of Art, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and the dining and entertainment corridor along Clematis Street. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to world-class golf, boating, fishing, and nature preserves, while CityPlace and the Palm Beach Outlets provide upscale shopping and dining. Florida's zero state income tax further enhances the financial appeal of relocating here, and the city's growing economy — with particular strength in healthcare, finance, and technology — supports long-term stability for residents.