HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, FL is recruiting a full-time Anesthesiologist to join a well-established, 28-member anesthesia care team at a 204-bed acute care teaching facility in Palm Beach County. The position features a broad, high-volume case mix — approximately 9,700 cases annually — spanning general surgery, orthopedics, spine, OB, vascular, GI, and pediatrics, with no trauma or cardiac. A $75,000 start-date bonus and 14 weeks of paid time off make this one of the most competitive lifestyle packages available in South Florida anesthesiology.
Perks and Benefits
- $75,000 start-date signing bonus
- 14 weeks off per year — a highly competitive time-off structure designed to support physician well-being
- CME allowance included
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Full-time employment engagement
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation
Practice Highlights
- Approximately 9,700 annual surgical cases (2024 count) across a diverse, subspecialty-rich case mix
- Case mix includes general surgery, orthopedics, spine surgery, OB, vascular, GI, and pediatrics — no trauma, no cardiac
- Anesthesia care team comprised of 9 physicians and 19 CRNAs working in a collaborative, team-based model
- 204-bed acute care, ACGME-accredited teaching facility with an active Pediatric Residency Program
- Dedicated Pediatric ER and comprehensive Children's Hospital on campus
- Surgical services team includes experienced surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, surgical technicians, and pre- and post-operative nursing staff — OR turnover time consistently under 40 minutes
- $22 million operating room expansion currently underway, with an $80 million patient tower (including a 36-bed post-surgical unit) breaking ground Fall 2024
- Regional referral catchment serving Palm Beach County and surrounding communities
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with a broad community-hospital case mix including OB, pediatric, spine, vascular, and GI anesthesia
- Collaborative practice orientation suited to a physician-CRNA care team model
About the Community
Loxahatchee sits in western Palm Beach County — a spacious, equestrian-friendly community known for large lots, abundant green space, and a quieter pace of life that contrasts with the density of coastal South Florida. Residents enjoy immediate access to the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge for hiking, birding, and outdoor recreation, while the cultural amenities, dining, shopping, and entertainment of West Palm Beach are a short drive east. The area offers excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and the significant financial advantage of Florida's zero state income tax — a compelling combination for physicians relocating from higher-tax states.