<p>A large, high-acuity anesthesia care team at HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, Florida is adding a Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) to its established group. This 560-bed acute-care hospital delivers a genuinely broad surgical case mix — from cardiac and thoracic to OB, ortho, and healthy peds — across 12 main ORs, two cath labs, two endoscopy suites, and two OB suites. The position offers up to 10 weeks of paid time off, a newly increased compensation package with annual bonus, and a flexible shift menu that accommodates a wide range of scheduling preferences.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly increased base compensation plus annual performance bonus structure</li> <li>Up to 10 weeks paid time off annually</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME stipend included in benefits package</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Licensure assistance provided</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision benefits through a clinician-led organization with professional growth and development training</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team of 39 clinicians: 9 attending anesthesiologists and 30 APPs — a well-staffed, collegial environment with strong physician backup</li> <li>Broad surgical case mix: General, Orthopedics, Cardiac, Thoracic, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, and Healthy Pediatrics</li> <li>Facility footprint: 12 main ORs, 2 cardiac catheterization labs, 2 endoscopy suites, 2 OB suites, and a dedicated procedures room</li> <li>Flexible shift structure: 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts available; night shifts and 3 pm–11 pm shifts offered to accommodate varied scheduling needs</li> <li>560-bed general and surgical acute-care hospital with major service lines in cardiology/cardiovascular surgery, oncology, neurology/neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency care, behavioral health, obstetrics, and rehabilitative medicine</li> <li>Designated Advanced Primary Stroke Center and area's first Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI</li> <li>Area's first Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and the region's only Certified Atrial Fibrillation Program</li> <li>Named a "Key Performer on Quality Measures" by The Joint Commission for four consecutive years</li> <li>Campus includes an all-private-room acute care hospital, the area's only CARF-accredited comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital, a mental health facility, and a cancer center</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Certified Anesthesiology Assistant program; NCCAA certification required or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Active Florida CAA licensure or eligibility to obtain (licensure assistance provided)</li> <li>Experience across a broad surgical case mix preferred, including cardiac, thoracic, and OB anesthesia</li> <li>Comfort functioning within a physician-supervised anesthesia care team model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Pensacola sits on Florida's Gulf Coast, offering white-sand beaches, emerald waters, and year-round outdoor recreation — fishing, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, and access to Gulf Islands National Seashore. Florida's no state income tax environment meaningfully extends take-home pay, and the city's cost of living remains well below that of larger Florida metros. Pensacola supports a strong cultural scene through the Saenger Theatre, Pensacola Museum of Art, and the National Naval Aviation Museum, while the University of West Florida anchors a solid educational infrastructure for families with school-age children.</p>