<p>HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is recruiting a full-time Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA) to join Brandon Anesthesia Associates, a large, established anesthesia care team (ACT) model practice at a 479-bed regional medical center in Brandon, Florida — minutes from Tampa. The position offers a $75,000 start-date bonus, a $15,000 annual retention bonus, and a call structure that eliminates weekday call entirely, making this one of the most attractive CAA opportunities in the Tampa Bay market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$75,000 start-date bonus with a three-year commitment</li> <li>$15,000 annual retention bonus</li> <li>Relocation bonus provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Annual CME stipend</li> <li>7 to 9 weeks of paid time off per year</li> <li>Shift differential pay</li> <li>Overtime available at 1.5× rate for hours beyond 40 per week</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Earn-While-You-Learn (EWYL) education stipend — monthly stipend paid to students during the final year of CAA training</li> <li>New graduates welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Large anesthesia care team model: 14 physician anesthesiologists and 38 anesthetists</li> <li>Diverse case mix spanning general surgery, cardiothoracic, spine, bariatric, obstetrical, GI/pulmonary endoscopy, and interventional procedures</li> <li>Flexible shift scheduling with no weekday call obligations</li> <li>Only 8–10 weekend call shifts per year</li> <li>479-bed acute care facility serving Hillsborough County and a broad regional referral catchment</li> <li>24/7 emergency, obstetrical, and emergency surgical services</li> <li>Same-day surgery services on campus</li> <li>Center-of-Excellence designation for spine surgery and bariatric surgery</li> <li>Active cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology program</li> <li>GI and pulmonary endoscopy program</li> <li>Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on site</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant program required; new graduates are explicitly welcomed</li> <li>Current or pending NCCAA certification (National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants)</li> <li>Active Florida licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start date</li> <li>Comfort with a high-volume, diverse surgical case mix including cardiothoracic, spine, bariatric, and obstetrical anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Brandon is a thriving suburban community situated just east of Tampa in Hillsborough County, offering residents the lifestyle advantages of the Tampa Bay metro — professional sports, waterfront dining, cultural attractions, and international airport access — without the urban cost of living. Florida's absence of a state income tax, combined with Brandon's relatively affordable housing market and top-rated Hillsborough County schools, makes this an especially compelling destination for clinicians relocating with families. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with parks, nature trails, fishing, hiking, and biking all accessible within the immediate area.</p>