<p>HCA Florida Osceola Hospital in Kissimmee, Florida is recruiting a fellowship-trained, board-certified Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a high-volume, multi-specialty anesthesia team at a 404-bed Level II Trauma Center and Joint Commission-accredited teaching hospital. The cardiac program performs 550 cardiac cases annually — a mix of complex and basic hearts — supported by a seasoned cardiothoracic surgery team and a robust anesthesia group of 9 physicians and 29 CRNAs. The one-week-on/one-week-off schedule, $100,000 start-date bonus, and $70,000 annual cardiac stipend make this one of the most competitive cardiac anesthesia packages in Central Florida.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with top-tier compensation for the specialty</li> <li>$100,000 start-date bonus</li> <li>$70,000 annual cardiac stipend</li> <li>Annual trauma stipend</li> <li>Relocation stipend available</li> <li>CME stipend</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance — all effective Day 1</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan — effective Day 1</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>One-week-on / one-week-off schedule providing substantial time away from clinical duties</li> <li>Cardiac volume of 550 cases per year, encompassing both complex and basic cardiac surgery</li> <li>Structural heart procedures include Watchman device implantations, MitraClip repairs, and TAVR</li> <li>Anesthesia care team model: 9 attending anesthesiologists and 29 CRNAs — highly experienced cardiac-focused group</li> <li>Mix of personally performed cases and team-based approach alongside highly experienced cardiothoracic surgeons</li> <li>Total annual surgical volume of 10,000 cases across a broad general case mix: Pediatrics, Trauma, General Surgery, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Neurosurgery, ENT, Thoracic, and GI</li> <li>404-bed tertiary care hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation and Joint Commission accreditation</li> <li>Dedicated service lines: Heart & Vascular Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Pediatric ER, Trauma Care, NICU Level II, Women's Services, Behavioral Health, Orthopedics & Spine, and Maternity Care</li> <li>Teaching hospital affiliated with UCF College of Medicine, with an active Graduate Medical Education Program</li> <li>Extended community reach via a freestanding Emergency Department at Hunter's Creek ER</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Anesthesiology (ABA)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited Cardiac Anesthesia fellowship required</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Proficiency with the full spectrum of cardiac anesthesia, including structural heart procedures (TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman)</li> <li>Comfort operating in both a personally performed and team-based anesthesia care model</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Kissimmee sits at the center of the Orlando metropolitan area — minutes from Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld — offering a lifestyle that balances world-class entertainment with genuine residential appeal. Florida's absence of a state income tax meaningfully increases take-home pay, while Kissimmee's affordable housing market, access to Lake Tohopekaliga for fishing and boating, highly rated schools, and proximity to UCF and other higher education institutions make it a strong long-term home for physicians and their families. The city's multicultural character, diverse dining scene, and year-round warm climate round out a quality of life that is difficult to match at this compensation level.</p>