A well-established, clinician-led anesthesia group is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join its 34-physician, 99-anesthetist care team in Tallahassee, Florida. The group holds exclusive contracts at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH), HCA Florida Capital Hospital — a 288-bed acute-care facility — and multiple ambulatory surgery centers across the community. With approximately 700 open-heart and 200–250 structural-heart cases annually at TMH alone, plus an additional 200–250 open-heart cases per year at Capital, this is one of the highest-volume cardiac anesthesia platforms in the state. A $120,000 start-date bonus, profit-sharing eligibility at 18 months, and 11 weeks of PTO position this opportunity among the top-compensated anesthesiology roles in Florida.
Perks and Benefits
- $120,000 start-date bonus for cardiac fellowship-trained candidates, plus a separate relocation bonus
- Profit-sharing model with eligibility beginning at 18 months — compensation tier ranks among the highest in Florida
- 11 weeks of paid time off annually
- Benefits effective on start date — no waiting period (medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, parental leave)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Generous CME stipend and Florida licensure assistance
Practice Highlights
- TMH cardiac volume: approximately 700 open-heart and 200–250 structural-heart procedures annually
- HCA Florida Capital Hospital cardiac volume: approximately 200–250 open-heart procedures annually
- Anesthesia care team of 34 physicians and 99 anesthetists — one of the largest community-based groups in the region
- Broad case mix spanning general surgery, trauma, obstetrics, orthopedics, cardiac, endoscopy, pediatrics, and neurology
- In-house call 2–3 times per month with a post-call day off guaranteed
- HCA Florida Capital Hospital is a 288-bed acute-care facility featuring a Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Center with PCI-Resuscitation capability, 24/7 emergency care, Cancer Center, Behavioral Health Center, and a NICU
- Tallahassee Memorial Hospital adds a complementary high-acuity platform with structural heart and complex cardiac surgical volume
- Additional practice sites include multiple community ambulatory surgery centers
- Clinician-led group structure with a collaborative, team-oriented culture and emphasis on professional development
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiac anesthesia fellowship strongly preferred (required for start-date bonus eligibility)
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)
- Proficiency with the full spectrum of cardiac anesthesia, including open-heart surgery, structural heart interventions, and high-acuity perioperative management
About the Community
Tallahassee is Florida's capital city — a mid-sized, university-anchored community that delivers a quality of life well above what its cost of living would suggest. Florida State University and Florida A&M University fuel a vibrant cultural and athletic scene, including Division I sports, performing arts, and year-round festivals, while top-rated public and private schools make it a strong choice for families. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with extensive biking and hiking trails, scenic state parks, and freshwater springs nearby, and the Gulf of Mexico's beaches are just an hour's drive away. Tallahassee's warm climate, genuine Southern character, and lower cost of living relative to Miami, Orlando, or Tampa make it an increasingly attractive destination for physicians seeking both professional depth and personal balance.