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.
Perks and Benefits
- Newly increased competitive base salary
- $75,000 start-date bonus
- Relocation bonus
- Annual retention bonus
- Cardiac subspecialty stipends
- Annual CME allowance plus dedicated CME days
- 100% paid professional liability insurance with full tail coverage
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off (PTO)
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia Care Team model: 21 attending physicians and 52 anesthetists — one of the largest and most established groups in the Tampa Bay region
- Practice has been continuously operating for over 30 years at this facility
- Full-spectrum case mix including general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical anesthesia; all cases except trauma and transplants
- Cardiac anesthesia supported by the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute — a recognized leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research for over 30 years
- 626-bed tertiary hospital serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and surrounding counties — broad regional referral catchment
- Home to the Taneja Center for Surgery, a six-story state-of-the-art surgical and patient tower opened in 2021
- Institutional leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical procedures
- Full complement of specialty service lines: cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience, orthopedics, oncology, women's services, pediatrics, digestive health, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, and sleep medicine
- 24-hour emergency care for both adults and pediatrics on campus
- Professional, team-oriented culture within a long-tenured, cohesive physician group
Qualifications
- Board certification in Anesthesiology (ABA) required
- Subspecialty training and demonstrated expertise in cardiac anesthesia
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort with high-acuity adult cardiac surgical volume in a tertiary referral environment
- Collaborative practice style suited to a large ACT-model group
About the Community
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.