HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, Florida is recruiting a full-time Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) to join a well-established, 36-provider anesthesia care team at a 204-bed acute care teaching facility in Palm Beach County. The position carries a $100,000 start-date bonus, newly increased base compensation, and two flexible scheduling tracks — making this one of the more compelling CAA opportunities in South Florida. The hospital is in active expansion, with a $22 million OR build-out underway and an $80 million patient tower breaking ground in Fall 2024.
Perks and Benefits
- $100,000 start-date bonus paid at time of hire
- Base compensation up to $230,000 annually, with newly increased rates
- Annual retention bonuses in addition to base
- Premium pay for call shifts and extra shifts worked
- Sign-on bonus options available (separate from start-date bonus)
- Relocation assistance available
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 10 physicians and 26 CRNAs/CAAs — a collaborative, well-staffed group
- Annual case volume of approximately 9,700 (2024 data)
- Broad case mix: general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, OB, robotics, interventional radiology, endoscopy/GI, vascular, and pediatrics
- CRNAs perform arterial lines, spinal anesthetics (SABs), and epidurals within the care team model
- No cardiac or trauma cases — a focused, high-volume elective and semi-elective surgical environment
- Two scheduling tracks available: (1) three 13-hour shifts per week with call 2–4 times per month, or (2) a 24-hour and 16-hour shift structure with no call obligation
- 204-bed acute care, ACGME-accredited teaching facility with a dedicated Pediatric ER and comprehensive Children's Hospital
- ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency Program on site — active academic and teaching environment
- $22 million operating room expansion currently in progress
- $80 million patient tower under development, including a 36-bed post-surgical unit
- Surgical services team maintains OR turnover times consistently below 40 minutes
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiology Assistant (AA) program required
- Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) required, or board eligibility
- Active Florida licensure as an Anesthesiology Assistant, or eligibility to obtain
- Comfort with a diverse surgical case mix including OB, pediatrics, neurosurgery, vascular, and robotic-assisted procedures
About the Community
Loxahatchee sits in western Palm Beach County — a community defined by large lots, equestrian properties, and open green space, yet positioned minutes from the shopping, dining, and cultural amenities of West Palm Beach. Residents enjoy direct access to the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge for hiking, birding, and horseback riding, along with the full recreational draw of South Florida's coastline and year-round warm climate. Florida's absence of a state income tax meaningfully increases take-home pay, and the area's well-regarded schools and family-friendly neighborhoods make it a strong long-term relocation destination for clinicians at any career stage.