<p>Bethesda Hospital East — a 400-bed academic medical center in Boynton Beach, Florida and a flagship campus of Baptist Health South Florida — is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible Cardiac Anesthesiologist to join a well-established, subspecialty-focused anesthesia care team. The cardiac service covers a high-acuity structural and surgical case mix including CABG, valve surgery, TAVR, MitraClip, Tricuspid Clip, and atrial occlusion devices. A 2-on/1-off block schedule delivers approximately 17 weeks off per year, and home-based cardiac call with very limited callbacks makes this one of the more lifestyle-friendly cardiac anesthesia positions in South Florida.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity-based compensation structure</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME allowance included in the benefits package</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Disability and life insurance</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Leadership growth potential within the cardiac service line</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Cardiac case mix: CABG, valve surgery, TAVR, MitraClip, Tricuspid Clip, and atrial occlusion devices — a full structural and surgical cardiac program</li> <li>Dedicated cardiac anesthesia team of 5: 3 cardiac anesthesiologists and 2 cardiac CRNAs, embedded within a broader anesthesia care team of 15 physicians and 28 CRNAs/AAs</li> <li>Primary assignment to the cardiac unit with the opportunity to float to the main OR for general adult cases (OB, GYN, ENT, urology, orthopedics, spine, vascular, regional, and neuro)</li> <li>2-on/1-off block schedule yielding approximately 17 weeks off per year — a genuine work-life balance structure</li> <li>Home-based cardiac call with very limited callbacks</li> <li>400-bed acute care facility with 24/7 emergency care, a Level III NICU, advanced cardiac and vascular services, oncology, orthopedics, women's health, and an acute inpatient rehabilitation unit</li> <li>Minimally invasive robotic surgery program on campus</li> <li>Teaching hospital affiliated with Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine; also home to the Bethesda College of Health Sciences</li> <li>Part of the Baptist Health South Florida system, providing access to system-wide resources, subspecialty consultation, and referral networks across Palm Beach County</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (ABA)</li> <li>Completed cardiothoracic (cardiovascular) fellowship training</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Boynton Beach is Palm Beach County's third-largest city and home to the county's top-ranked beach according to the Palm Beach Post — a fitting backdrop for a subspecialist seeking both professional depth and an exceptional quality of life. Residents enjoy year-round subtropical weather, waterfront dining, abundant shopping, 29 parks, 8 recreation centers, and a municipal beach, all within a community that supports families and active lifestyles equally well. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are within easy driving distance, and the broader Palm Beach County region offers top-rated schools, cultural amenities, and one of the most desirable cost-of-lifestyle ratios in South Florida.</p>