<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$150,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Chief/Medical Director stipend in addition to competitive base salary</li> <li>Annual retention bonus</li> <li>Relocation bonus</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus dedicated CME days</li> <li>100% paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>PTO</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Short-term and long-term disability coverage</li> <li>Parental leave</li> <li>Life insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution</li> <li>Florida has no state income tax — a meaningful ongoing financial benefit</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia Medical Director role within a group that has operated continuously for over 30 years — strong institutional relationships and established culture</li> <li>Team of 9 anesthesiologists and 29 APPs; collaborative, team-oriented practice model</li> <li>Full surgical case mix performed on-site — all cases except burns, trauma, and transplants</li> <li>Home call with call burden shared evenly across the group</li> <li>407-bed tertiary care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation</li> <li>Joint Commission-accredited facility with a Graduate Medical Education program in collaboration with UCF College of Medicine — active teaching environment</li> <li>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</li> <li>Freestanding satellite emergency department (Hunter's Creek ER) extends the hospital's community footprint</li> <li>Centrally located in Kissimmee — minutes from Orlando, St. Cloud, Celebration, and Poinciana</li> </ul>
<h3>Chief / Medical Director Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia department scheduling and day-to-day operational oversight</li> <li>Staff development and performance reviews</li> <li>Recruitment support: interviewing candidates, attending recruiting events, assisting with onboarding and orientation of new hires</li> <li>Liaison to hospital leadership and administration</li> <li>Clinical resource for the department and broader hospital</li> <li>Participation in leadership development activities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Minimum 3–5 years of clinical anesthesiology experience required</li> <li>Prior leadership experience preferred (department chief, medical director, section lead, or equivalent)</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with a broad, high-volume surgical case mix in a tertiary care setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>