<p>A cardiac-focused anesthesiologist is needed at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, a 473-bed accredited facility in Miami, Florida, where the anesthesia group handles 12,000 cases annually — roughly one-third of which are cardiac. The schedule is a structured 2-weeks-on / 1-week-off rotation, delivering genuine built-in recovery time without sacrificing a high-acuity cardiac caseload. Cardiac fellowship is not required, making this an accessible entry point for experienced general anesthesiologists with meaningful cardiac exposure who are ready to deepen that practice in a well-staffed, clinician-led environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$100,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Relocation stipend provided</li> <li>Full health, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution</li> <li>CME allowance included</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance with tail coverage provided</li> <li>Structured 2-weeks-on / 1-week-off schedule supporting sustainable work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Large, established anesthesia team: 17 physicians and 24 APPs working in a collaborative care model</li> <li>Total annual case volume of 12,000; 120–200 cardiac cases per year</li> <li>Case mix split: approximately 33% cardiac anesthesia, 67% general anesthesia</li> <li>Cardiac case types include CABG, valve replacement, aortic surgery, TEVAR, TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, and EP procedures requiring TEE and ECHO</li> <li>Physicians perform 100% of their own open-heart cases; APPs support structural heart procedures</li> <li>General anesthesia subspecialty mix spans orthopedics, plastics, ENT, urology, vascular, neurosurgery, and gynecology</li> <li>TEE certification preferred but not required; cardiac fellowship not required</li> <li>473-bed accredited acute care facility with more than 60 years of service to Miami-Dade County</li> <li>Clinician-led organizational structure with emphasis on professional growth and development</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency; cardiac fellowship is not required</li> <li>Demonstrated cardiac anesthesia experience — open-heart and structural heart case comfort expected</li> <li>TEE certification (NBE/ABA) preferred but candidates without certification are considered</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Miami is South Florida's cultural, economic, and financial hub — a city defined by year-round tropical weather, world-class beaches, and one of the most vibrant multicultural urban environments in the country. Greater Miami offers an exceptional quality of life: diverse cuisine, a thriving arts and nightlife scene, international neighborhoods, and immediate access to water sports, golf, and outdoor recreation. For physicians relocating with families, Miami-Dade County provides a broad range of neighborhoods, strong private and public school options, and the energy of a truly global city.</p>