HCA Florida Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee, Florida is recruiting a board-certified Anesthesiologist to serve as Anesthesia Medical Director — a full-time leadership role embedded within a well-established, 30-year-old anesthesia group at a 407-bed Joint Commission-accredited Level II Trauma Center and UCF College of Medicine teaching hospital. The incoming Chief will lead a team of 9 physicians and 29 APPs, carrying both clinical and administrative responsibilities across a broad surgical case mix. A $150,000 start-date bonus, chief stipend, and annual retention bonus make this one of the more compelling compensation packages in the Central Florida market.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 start-date bonus
- Chief/Medical Director stipend in addition to competitive base salary
- Annual retention bonus
- Relocation bonus
- Annual CME allowance plus dedicated CME days
- 100% paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Florida has no state income tax — a meaningful ongoing financial benefit
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia Medical Director role within a group that has operated continuously for over 30 years — strong institutional relationships and established culture
- Team of 9 anesthesiologists and 29 APPs; collaborative, team-oriented practice model
- Full surgical case mix performed on-site — all cases except burns, trauma, and transplants
- Home call with call burden shared evenly across the group
- 407-bed tertiary care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation
- Joint Commission-accredited facility with a Graduate Medical Education program in collaboration with UCF College of Medicine — active teaching environment
- Service lines supported by anesthesia include: Emergency Care, Trauma Care, Pediatric ER, Heart & Vascular Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Maternity Care (The Baby Suites), Level II NICU, Women's Services, Behavioral Health, and Orthopedics & Spine
- Freestanding satellite emergency department (Hunter's Creek ER) extends the hospital's community footprint
- Centrally located in Kissimmee — minutes from Orlando, St. Cloud, Celebration, and Poinciana
Chief / Medical Director Responsibilities
- Anesthesia department scheduling and day-to-day operational oversight
- Staff development and performance reviews
- Recruitment support: interviewing candidates, attending recruiting events, assisting with onboarding and orientation of new hires
- Liaison to hospital leadership and administration
- Clinical resource for the department and broader hospital
- Participation in leadership development activities
Qualifications
- Board certification in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Minimum 3–5 years of clinical anesthesiology experience required
- Prior leadership experience preferred (department chief, medical director, section lead, or equivalent)
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with a broad, high-volume surgical case mix in a tertiary care setting
About the Community
Kissimmee sits at the center of Central Florida's growth corridor, minutes from Orlando and the region's major employment, cultural, and entertainment hubs — including Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld. Florida's absence of a state income tax provides a meaningful financial advantage, and the local housing market remains accessible relative to comparable metro areas. Lake Tohopekaliga and surrounding parks offer year-round boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation, while the area's multicultural population supports a wide range of dining, festivals, and community life. Highly rated K–12 schools and proximity to UCF and other higher education institutions round out a strong quality-of-life profile for physicians relocating with families.