HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford, Florida is recruiting a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join an established, team-oriented anesthesia department at a 221-bed Level II Trauma Center just north of Orlando. The group consists of 8 anesthesiologists and 17 anesthetists operating under a collaborative practice model with a broad, balanced surgical case mix — and the position comes with a $150,000 start-date bonus, making it one of the more aggressively compensated CAA openings in Central Florida.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 start-date bonus
- Annual retention bonuses
- Extra shifts available at $175/hour for additional earning potential
- Full-time W2 employment
- 9 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits plus 401(k) with employer match
- CME reimbursement
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included
Practice Highlights
- 221-bed full-service hospital operating as a designated Level II Trauma Center
- Anesthesia team of 8 anesthesiologists and 17 anesthetists working in a true collaborative practice model
- Diverse surgical case mix: trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, urology, GI, and neurovascular
- Focused scope — no OB, no elective pediatrics, no burns, no transplant
- Well-equipped ORs with active trauma service and expanding surgical specialties
- Ongoing investment in infrastructure and technology as part of the HCA Healthcare system
- Anesthesia department integrated into hospital clinical leadership with a strong culture of safety and quality
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork across surgical and procedural services
Qualifications
- Certification as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) through the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)
- Completion of an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant master's-level training program
- Active Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with a broad acute-care surgical case mix including trauma and neurovascular anesthesia
About the Community
Sanford sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe in Central Florida, offering a relaxed small-town character alongside easy access to everything the region provides — lakefront dining, a walkable historic downtown, craft breweries, springs, trails, and boating. Florida's absence of a state income tax stretches compensation further, and the cost of living remains affordable relative to other major Florida metros. Orlando International Airport, Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches, and the area's world-renowned theme parks are all within a short drive, making Sanford a genuinely practical and enjoyable base for clinicians relocating to the Sunshine State.