HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville, Florida is recruiting a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join a large, clinician-led anesthesiology care team at a 523-bed flagship academic-affiliated medical center. The practice has been established since 1997, carries strong retention, and offers a $100,000 start-date bonus alongside a zero-call schedule. With 15,000–17,000 general anesthesia cases annually, a rich subspecialty mix, and flexible shift options, this is a high-volume, high-variety position that supports full-scope CAA practice without trauma or pediatric ophthalmology burden.
Perks and Benefits
- $100,000 start-date bonus
- "Earn While You Learn" training stipend of up to $2,500 per month while completing onboarding training
- Competitive base pay with shift differentials ranging from $200–$600 per shift; premium pay kicks in after 80 hours bi-weekly
- Yearly retention bonuses plus a $10,000 milestone bonus at 10 years of service
- Company-paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- 401(k) with employer matching beginning on day one
- BERA/CME allowance and yearly business expense reimbursement account
- Generous PTO
- Relocation assistance available
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesiology Care Team of 20 attending physicians and 40 APPs — a large, collegial group with long-term, stable contracts
- No call — zero on-call obligation
- Flexible scheduling with shift lengths of 8, 10, 12, 14, or 16 hours available
- General anesthesia annual case volume: 15,000–17,000 cases
- OB anesthesia volume: 250–300 deliveries per month; supported by an established, collaborative OB Anesthesia Team
- Cardiac anesthesia volume: 50–75 cases per month; supported by a dedicated, collaborative Cardiac Anesthesia Team
- Broad subspecialty case mix: General, ENT, Urology, Orthopedic, Spine, Neurology/Stroke, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Neurointerventional Radiology, OB/GYN, and Bariatrics
- No trauma, no pediatric ophthalmology cases
- 523-bed full-service medical center offering cardiovascular care, oncology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, women's care, neurology, wound therapy, and more
- Teaching facility for MDs and SRNAs; clinical training site for Barry University, Keiser University, and UNF SRNA programs, as well as UCF Physicians
- Located 3.5 miles from the University of Florida campus
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant program
- Current or eligible Florida CAA licensure/certification
- Comfort with high-volume, diverse subspecialty anesthesia case mix including OB, cardiac, vascular, spine, and neurointerventional procedures
- New graduates welcome — "Earn While You Learn" training program is available for candidates completing onboarding
About the Community
Gainesville sits at the intersection of nature and culture in north-central Florida, surrounded by seven state parks and more than 30 miles of biking and hiking trails where wildlife — including birds, bison, wild horses, and alligators — roam freely. The city offers a reasonable cost of living with strong real estate values, highly-rated public, private, and charter schools, and proximity to both the Atlantic Coast and major airports. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy year-round access to canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, zip-lining, and the crystal-clear freshwater springs of Ichetucknee Springs State Park, while a vibrant downtown, farm-to-fork dining scene, local breweries, farmer's markets, and the energy of a major university town round out the lifestyle.