<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation with bonus structure</li> <li>Start-date sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance</li> <li>10 weeks of paid time off — among the most generous PTO packages in the region</li> <li>Benefits eligible on start date with no waiting period (health, dental, vision)</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Generous CME allowance plus Florida licensure assistance</li> <li>No call, no nights — strictly daytime schedule</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team of 8 attending physicians and 26 CRNAs; physicians medically direct 95% of the time</li> <li>No call and no nights — daytime generalist practice only</li> <li>Broad case mix: thoracic, general surgery, orthopedics, ortho-spine, OB/GYN, urology, podiatry, ENT, pediatrics, cath lab, and endoscopy</li> <li>No cardiac anesthesia</li> <li>223-bed acute care hospital serving Bay County and surrounding communities for over 40 years</li> <li>Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures (heart failure, heart attack, pneumonia, surgical care, perinatal care) — recognized four consecutive years</li> <li>Joint Commission certifications in stroke care and wound care</li> <li>Only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI in the region, recognized by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care</li> <li>Area's only designated Pediatric ER, a four-bed Pediatric ICU, and a 28-bed NICU — supporting the pediatric anesthesia case volume</li> <li>Collegial, supportive group culture with emphasis on professional growth and development</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)</li> <li>Comfort with a broad generalist case mix including thoracic, spine, OB, and pediatric anesthesia</li> <li>Experience or training in medical direction of CRNAs in a care-team model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>