A full-time, pediatric-capable Anesthesiologist is needed at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, Palm Beach County, Florida — a 204-bed acute care teaching facility and designated Pediatric Regional Referral Center. The anesthesia group is a robust 27-provider care team, the case volume runs approximately 9,700 cases annually, and the hospital is in the middle of a major capital expansion that includes newly renovated ORs, a brand-new Level III NICU, and a new Pediatric ER. The role comes with a $100,000 start-date bonus, newly increased base compensation, and 14 weeks off per year.
Perks and Benefits
- $100,000 start-date signing bonus
- Newly enhanced, competitive base compensation
- 14 weeks off annually to support work-life balance
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- CME allowance provided
- Florida has no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home pay
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 10 physicians and 17 CRNAs — a well-staffed, collaborative model
- Approximately 9,700 annual cases (2024 count); broad case mix spanning general pediatric procedures, complex pediatric surgeries, and OB — no trauma, no cardiac
- Designated Pediatric Regional Referral Center with a comprehensive Children's Hospital program
- Brand-new Level III NICU and newly constructed Pediatric ER
- Newly updated operating rooms; $22 million OR expansion currently underway
- $80 million patient tower breaking ground Fall 2024, including a 36-bed post-surgical unit
- OR turnover time consistently under 40 minutes — a well-run surgical services environment
- 204-bed acute care facility with a wide range of specialty service lines
- ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency Program — active teaching environment
- Physician participates in the general call rotation at the hospital
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency; Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship training preferred or equivalent clinical experience with complex pediatric cases
- Demonstrated comfort with complex pediatric surgical cases across a broad acuity spectrum
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Willingness to participate in the general call rotation
About the Community
Loxahatchee is a spacious, family-oriented community in the heart of Palm Beach County, offering large residential properties with room for gardens, livestock, and outdoor living — a genuine contrast to dense South Florida metros. Residents enjoy immediate access to West Palm Beach's dining, shopping, and cultural scene while benefiting from Florida's zero state income tax and a lower overall cost of living than comparable coastal markets. Outdoor enthusiasts will find horseback riding, hiking, and world-class bird watching at the adjacent Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, and the area's highly rated schools and safe neighborhoods make it a strong choice for physicians relocating with families.