<p>A pediatric anesthesiologist opportunity at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital — a 479-bed acute care facility in Brandon, FL — structured around a true 26-weeks-on / 26-weeks-off annual schedule. The practice blends pediatric and general anesthesia cases within a large, well-staffed Anesthesia Care Team model, and the compensation package includes a start-date bonus, relocation assistance, and a $50,000 annual stipend. For a pediatric subspecialist seeking significant time off, a collegial group, and a no-state-income-tax lifestyle minutes from Tampa, this posting warrants a close look.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$50,000 annual stipend in addition to base compensation</li> <li>Start-date bonus provided at time of hire</li> <li>Relocation bonus included in the offer package</li> <li>Annual retention bonus</li> <li>Annual CME allowance</li> <li>Professional liability insurance (details provided at offer stage)</li> <li>Full benefits package described as excellent — specifics disclosed during recruitment process</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>26-weeks-on / 26-weeks-off annual schedule — a genuine half-year off structure</li> <li>Case mix spans both pediatric and general anesthesia cases</li> <li>Call obligation limited to pediatric cases only</li> <li>Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model: 14 physicians and 38 certified anesthetists</li> <li>HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 479-bed acute care facility with a broad specialty footprint</li> <li>Pediatric-specific infrastructure: 24/7 emergency department with dedicated pediatric ED, Level III NICU</li> <li>Additional service lines: Heart and Vascular Center, Bariatric Center, Women's Center, and The Baby Suites (labor, delivery, and postpartum)</li> <li>Professional, team-oriented group culture with a large, established physician and CRNA workforce</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology with subspecialty training in Pediatric Anesthesiology</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Comfort managing the full spectrum of pediatric anesthesia cases as well as general adult cases</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Brandon is a fast-growing suburb situated directly east of Tampa, offering affordable housing, highly rated Hillsborough County schools, and immediate access to Tampa's professional sports, dining, and entertainment scene — without the density of a major urban core. Florida's absence of a state income tax, combined with available homestead property tax exemptions, meaningfully extends take-home pay. Outdoor recreation is abundant year-round, with Lithia Springs Park, the Alafia River, and Gulf Coast beaches all within easy reach — a compelling backdrop for physicians who want to maximize the value of that 26 weeks off.</p>