<p>A full-time Cardiac Anesthesiologist opportunity at a 407-bed Level II Trauma Center in Aventura, Florida — a premier coastal community in northeast Miami-Dade County. The cardiac service is a dedicated, high-acuity line covering the full spectrum of open-heart and structural/EP procedures, and a cardiac fellowship is not required for candidates with meaningful cardiac anesthesia experience. A $75,000 start-date bonus and relocation assistance make this one of the stronger entry packages in South Florida anesthesia.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$75,000 start-date bonus plus relocation assistance</li> <li>Full-time employed position with a large, well-established anesthesia care team</li> <li>CME allowance provided</li> <li>Malpractice insurance provided (details available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Short-term and long-term disability coverage</li> <li>401(k) contribution and health savings account</li> <li>Cardiac fellowship not required — open to BC/BE anesthesiologists with cardiac experience</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Unique 2-weeks-on / 1-week-off schedule supporting genuine work-life balance</li> <li>Annual case volume of approximately 11,000 across all surgical services</li> <li>Diverse case mix: Cardiovascular, Neuro, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, GI, IR, and extensive General Surgery — no Pediatrics or OB</li> <li>Cardiac is a dedicated, separate service line encompassing CABG, valve replacement, aortic surgery, TEVAR, TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, EP procedures requiring TEE, and ECMO</li> <li>Physicians perform their own cardiac cases with 1:1 resident coverage for open-heart procedures; supervisory model for structural and EP cases</li> <li>11 operating rooms, 2 GI suites, 2 IR/Cath Lab suites, and a dedicated Neuro IR suite</li> <li>407-bed acute care facility designated as a Level II Trauma Center</li> <li>28-bed Emergency Department and 2 ICU units within a newly constructed North Patient Tower representing a $130 million expansion and renovation</li> <li>New Surgical Services Suite featuring 10 oversized operating rooms with the latest patient care technology</li> <li>Care team model: 13 full-time anesthesiologists and 14 full-time allied health professionals</li> <li>General and cardiac call frequency of 1:4</li> <li>Fully accredited facility offering inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, medical, surgical, and cancer services</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency required</li> <li>Cardiac fellowship training preferred but not required — demonstrated cardiac anesthesia experience is the qualifying standard</li> <li>Proficiency with TEE for structural and EP procedures expected</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity cardiac cases including ECMO, TAVR, MitraClip, and open-heart surgery</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Aventura is one of South Florida's most desirable addresses — a young, upscale, and culturally diverse city situated on the Intracoastal Waterway in northeast Miami-Dade County, minutes from both Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor living, access to two major international airports and two of the world's busiest seaports, top-rated schools, and some of the region's finest dining and shopping. For physicians seeking a high-quality lifestyle alongside a sophisticated clinical environment, Aventura delivers on both counts.</p>