<p>A full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) opportunity is available in the St. Johns/St. Augustine corridor of Northeast Florida, embedded within a large, well-established anesthesia care team serving multiple St. Vincent's Healthcare campuses and affiliated surgery centers. The group — 42 physicians and 52 allied health providers strong — delivers a broad surgical case mix across major service lines, and a $75,000 start-date bonus signals serious commitment to the right candidate. This is a high-volume, multi-site practice backed by Ascension Health, America's largest nonprofit health system, with more than 140 years of regional presence.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$75,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Full-time employment with a competitive base compensation package</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Overtime opportunities available for those who want additional earning potential</li> <li>Variety of shift options to accommodate scheduling preferences</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Large, integrated anesthesia care team: 42 attending anesthesiologists and 52 allied health providers</li> <li>Multi-site coverage spanning St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside, St. Vincent's Southside, Clay County, St. Johns, and several ambulatory surgery centers</li> <li>All St. Vincent's facilities operate under Ascension Health — the largest nonprofit health system in the United States — with 140+ years of service in Northeast Florida</li> <li>Diverse surgical case mix including General Surgery, Orthopedics, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Spine, Vascular, and Robotic-assisted procedures</li> <li>Variety of shift structures available; overtime is accessible for providers who seek it</li> <li>Preference given to candidates willing to work primarily in the St. Johns/St. Augustine area with flexibility across the broader Jacksonville/St. Johns footprint</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program</li> <li>Current certification by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA)</li> <li>Active Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with a high-volume, multi-site anesthesia care team model</li> <li>Willingness to cover St. Johns/St. Augustine primary sites with availability at additional Jacksonville-area locations as needed</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>St. Johns sits within the rapidly expanding Northeast Florida corridor — one of the fastest-growing regions in the state — offering a moderate year-round climate, low cost of living, and a wide range of neighborhoods to fit every lifestyle and budget. The area is recognized for high-quality public schools and childcare options, making it a strong destination for families. Proximity to St. Augustine — the nation's oldest city — adds cultural depth, while Atlantic beaches, the St. Johns River, and easy access to Jacksonville's urban amenities round out a quality of life that is difficult to match in a major metro market.</p>