<p>HCA Florida Westside Hospital in Plantation, FL is recruiting a full-time Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA) to join a large, established anesthesia care team serving a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich surgical program in the greater Fort Lauderdale market. The 296-bed facility offers a broad adult case mix spanning neurosurgery through vascular, with no pediatrics, trauma, or OB — and a call structure that eliminates overnight obligation entirely. This is a strong fit for an experienced CAA seeking subspecialty depth, scheduling flexibility, and a South Florida lifestyle.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base compensation (specific range available upon inquiry)</li> <li>Full-time employment with health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>Paid professional liability (malpractice) insurance included</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Disability and life insurance coverage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>296-bed acute care facility — HCA Florida Westside Hospital, Plantation, FL</li> <li>Anesthesia care team of 17 physicians and 18 APPs — a well-staffed, collaborative model</li> <li>Adult surgical case mix: neurosurgery (intracranial and spine), orthopedics, ortho and neuro spine, thoracic, vascular, general surgery, plastics, ENT, GYN, urology, and cardiac</li> <li>Active non-OR anesthesia programs: cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology lab, MRI suite, interventional radiology, and neuro-interventional vascular suite</li> <li>No pediatrics, no trauma, no OB — focused adult subspecialty scope</li> <li>Flexible scheduling options: 5×8s, 4×10s, or a hybrid 2×12-hour shifts plus 2×8-hour shifts per week</li> <li>Call requirement: 1:6 weekends, home call only (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) — no overnight call, ever</li> <li>Minimal weekday call; the majority of weekday call coverage is absorbed by the 14-hour shift</li> <li>Affiliated with several ambulatory surgery centers, providing additional case variety and cross-site experience</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current NCCAA certification as a Certified Anesthesiology Assistant (CAA)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited CAA training program</li> <li>Two or more years of clinical CAA experience preferred</li> <li>Active Florida CAA licensure or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity adult subspecialty cases including neurosurgery, vascular, thoracic, and non-OR anesthesia environments</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Plantation is geographically centered in Broward County, positioned just west of Fort Lauderdale and midway between Miami and West Palm Beach — giving residents immediate access to world-class beaches, golf courses, museums, nature centers, and a nationally recognized dining and entertainment scene. South Florida is home to professional franchises across the NBA, NFL, MLB, and MLS, and two international airports serve the region, making travel straightforward. The combination of year-round warm weather, a low state income tax environment, and proximity to both urban amenities and the Atlantic coast makes Plantation one of the most livable markets in the Southeast for healthcare professionals.</p>