<p>A well-established, 30-year-old anesthesia practice at AdventHealth Tampa — a 626-bed tertiary referral center and home to the nationally recognized Pepin Heart Institute — is recruiting a board-certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist. The group operates as an Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model with 21 physicians and 52 anesthetists covering a broad case mix across adults and pediatrics. The cardiac program is anchored by one of the region's premier cardiovascular institutes, and the position carries newly increased compensation plus a $75,000 start-date bonus.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly increased competitive base salary</li> <li>$75,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>Relocation bonus</li> <li>Annual retention bonus</li> <li>Cardiac subspecialty stipends</li> <li>Annual CME allowance plus dedicated CME days</li> <li>100% paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia Care Team model: 21 attending physicians and 52 anesthetists — one of the largest and most established groups in the Tampa Bay region</li> <li>Practice has been continuously operating for over 30 years at this facility</li> <li>Full-spectrum case mix including general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical anesthesia; all cases except trauma and transplants</li> <li>Cardiac anesthesia supported by the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute — a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research for over 30 years</li> <li>626-bed tertiary hospital serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and surrounding counties — broad regional referral catchment</li> <li>Home to the Taneja Center for Surgery, a six-story state-of-the-art surgical and patient tower opened in 2021</li> <li>Institutional leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical procedures</li> <li>Full complement of specialty service lines: cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience, orthopedics, oncology, women's services, pediatrics, digestive health, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, and sleep medicine</li> <li>24-hour emergency care for both adults and pediatrics on campus</li> <li>Professional, team-oriented culture within a long-tenured, cohesive physician group</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Anesthesiology (ABA) required</li> <li>Subspecialty training and demonstrated expertise in cardiac anesthesia</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity adult cardiac surgical volume in a tertiary referral environment</li> <li>Collaborative practice style suited to a large ACT-model group</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tampa sits along Florida's Gulf Coast in the heart of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area — a major, fast-growing city that combines urban amenities with genuine outdoor lifestyle. Florida levies no state income tax, meaningfully increasing take-home compensation relative to most other states. The city offers professional sports franchises across all three major leagues (NFL, NHL, MLB), world-class dining and arts, top-rated schools, and easy access to Gulf beaches, all within a year-round warm climate. Hillsborough County's cost of living remains favorable relative to other large Sun Belt metros, making Tampa a compelling long-term destination for physicians relocating with families.</p>