A well-established, clinician-led cardiac anesthesia group in Tallahassee, Florida is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to support high-volume open-heart and structural heart programs across two major hospital systems. The group covers Tallahassee Memorial Hospital — a 772-bed Level II Trauma Center ranked among Florida's top hospitals — and HCA Florida Capital Hospital, together performing roughly 1,150–1,200 cardiac surgical cases annually. Compensation ranks among the highest in the state, anchored by a $120,000 start-date bonus and a profit-sharing pathway that activates at 18 months, paired with 11 weeks of paid time off.
Perks and Benefits
- $120,000 start-date bonus for cardiac fellowship-trained candidates, plus a separate relocation bonus
- Profit-sharing eligibility after 18 months — compensation tier ranks among the top paid in Florida
- 11 weeks of paid time off annually
- Benefits effective on start date — no waiting period; includes medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous CME allowance plus Florida licensure assistance
- Parental leave included in the benefits package
Practice Highlights
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH): approximately 700 open-heart and 200–250 structural-heart cases annually; HCA Florida Capital Hospital: approximately 200–250 open-heart cases annually — combined cardiac surgical volume of roughly 1,150–1,200 cases per year
- TMH is a 772-bed acute care facility, home to the region's only Level II Trauma Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center; ranked 12th best hospital in Florida by U.S. News & World Report (2023–2024)
- Surgical services centralized in the state-of-the-art M.T. Mustian Center: 28 operating rooms, 4 hybrid interventional suites, and 72 adult ICU beds
- TMH performs more than 20,000 surgeries annually across general surgery, bariatrics, cardiothoracic, gynecology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, vascular, and oncology
- Designated Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery; advanced platforms include da Vinci, Mako robotic-arm, ROSA (neurosurgical), and MONARCH robotic bronchoscopy
- Broad case mix beyond cardiac: general surgery, trauma, OB, orthopedics, endoscopy, pediatrics, and neurology
- Large anesthesia care team: 34 physicians and 99 anesthetists — robust support structure with collaborative, clinician-led governance
- In-house call 2–3 times per month with a post-call day off
- Group also covers several ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the Tallahassee community
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Cardiac anesthesia fellowship training required to qualify for the $120,000 start-date bonus
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)
- Comfort with high-volume open-heart and structural-heart anesthesia in a multi-hospital, hybrid-suite environment
- Ability to contribute to a broad anesthesia care team model spanning OR, trauma, OB, and ASC settings
About the Community
Tallahassee is Florida's capital city — a mid-sized, university-anchored community that combines Southern warmth with genuine cultural depth, driven in part by Florida State University and Florida A&M University and their Division I athletics, performing arts venues, and year-round festivals. The cost of living is meaningfully lower than Miami, Orlando, or Tampa, and the city offers access to highly rated public and private schools. Outdoor recreation is abundant: miles of biking and hiking trails, scenic state parks, and freshwater springs are all within easy reach, and the Gulf of Mexico's beaches are just an hour away — making Tallahassee a compelling choice for physicians who want Florida's climate and coastline without the density or cost of its larger metros.