Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in Panama City, Florida is recruiting a full-time, board-certified Anesthesiologist to join a well-established, clinician-led anesthesia care team at a 223-bed acute care hospital on Florida's Emerald Coast. This is a pure generalist position with no cardiac anesthesia, no call, and no nights — a genuinely rare combination in a coastal Florida market. With 10 weeks of PTO, day-shift-only scheduling, and benefits effective on day one, this role is purpose-built for a physician who values clinical breadth alongside sustainable work-life balance.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive base compensation with bonus structure
- Start-date sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
- 10 weeks of paid time off — among the most generous PTO packages in the region
- Benefits eligible on start date with no waiting period (health, dental, vision)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Generous CME allowance plus Florida licensure assistance
- No call, no nights — strictly daytime schedule
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 8 attending physicians and 26 CRNAs; physicians medically direct 95% of the time
- No call and no nights — daytime generalist practice only
- Broad case mix: thoracic, general surgery, orthopedics, ortho-spine, OB/GYN, urology, podiatry, ENT, pediatrics, cath lab, and endoscopy
- No cardiac anesthesia
- 223-bed acute care hospital serving Bay County and surrounding communities for over 40 years
- Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures (heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia, surgical care, perinatal care) — recognized four consecutive years
- Joint Commission certifications in stroke care and wound care
- Only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI in the region, recognized by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
- Area's only designated Pediatric ER, a four-bed Pediatric ICU, and a 28-bed NICU — supporting the pediatric anesthesia case volume
- Collegial, supportive group culture with emphasis on professional growth and development
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)
- Comfort with a broad generalist case mix including thoracic, spine, OB, and pediatric anesthesia
- Experience or training in medical direction of CRNAs in a care-team model
About the Community
Panama City sits along Florida's Emerald Coast, offering miles of white-sand beaches, clear Gulf waters, and year-round outdoor recreation — from boating and fishing to hiking in St. Andrews State Park and golf on world-class courses. Florida's no state income tax policy meaningfully extends take-home pay, while the cost of living remains well below comparable coastal markets. The area features strong public schools, a family-friendly community atmosphere, and a growing cultural scene anchored by venues like the Panama City Center for the Arts and events such as the annual Gulf Coast Jam — making it a compelling destination for physicians at any career stage.