<p>AdventHealth Tampa is recruiting a Chief CRNA to lead a well-established, 73-provider anesthesia team at a 626-bed tertiary referral center in Tampa, Florida. This is a full-time, employed leadership role within a group that has delivered comprehensive anesthesia services for over 30 years, covering the full surgical spectrum — general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical — at one of the Gulf Coast's most technologically advanced hospitals. The position carries a dedicated Chief Stipend on top of newly increased base compensation, a $75,000 start-date bonus, and flexible shift options that make this one of the most competitive CRNA leadership opportunities in the Southeast.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Newly increased base compensation with a dedicated Chief CRNA stipend</li> <li>$75,000 start-date bonus with a 3-year commitment</li> <li>Annual retention bonus</li> <li>Relocation bonus</li> <li>Generous PTO plus annual CME allowance</li> <li>100% employer-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; parental leave</li> <li>401(k) with employer contribution</li> <li>Overtime opportunities available for those who want additional earning potential</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team (ACT) model: 21 physicians and 52 APPs — one of the largest anesthesia groups in the Tampa Bay region</li> <li>626-bed tertiary hospital serving Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and surrounding counties</li> <li>Broad case mix including general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical anesthesia; all surgical services except trauma and transplant</li> <li>Home to the AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute — a 30-year leader in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research — providing robust cardiac anesthesia volume</li> <li>2021 opening of the Taneja Center for Surgery: a six-story, state-of-the-art surgical and patient tower with advanced OR infrastructure</li> <li>Recognized institutional leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures</li> <li>Shared staffing across AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and AdventHealth Carrollwood, providing system-level scheduling flexibility</li> <li>Flexible shift structure: 8-, 10-, 12-, 13-, 14-, 16-, and 24-hour shift options available</li> <li>Minimal home call with a 30-minute callback requirement; call shared equitably across the team</li> <li>Full specialty service lines on campus: 24-hour adult and pediatric emergency care, cardiovascular medicine, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's services, pediatrics, oncology, digestive health, endocrinology, bariatrics, wound healing, and sleep medicine</li> </ul>
<h3>Chief CRNA Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia staff scheduling across the department</li> <li>Staff development and ongoing performance support</li> <li>Orientation and onboarding of new CRNA hires</li> <li>Recruitment participation: interviewing candidates and attending recruiting events</li> <li>Liaison between the CRNA team and hospital leadership</li> <li>Clinical resource for the department and broader hospital community</li> <li>Collaboration with the Chief Anesthesiologist on performance reviews</li> <li>Active participation in leadership development activities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current CRNA certification (NBCRNA) required</li> <li>Minimum 3–5 years of CRNA clinical experience required</li> <li>Previous leadership experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Active Florida APRN license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Clinical competency across the full ACT case mix: general, regional, cardiac, and obstetrical anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tampa sits along Florida's Gulf Coast in the heart of the Tampa Bay metro area — a region of 3 million people offering year-round sunshine, no state income tax, and a cost of living well below comparable coastal markets. The city combines a thriving healthcare and technology economy with professional sports (Buccaneers, Lightning, Rays), a nationally recognized arts and dining scene, and easy access to Gulf beaches. Top-rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and proximity to St. Petersburg and Clearwater make Tampa an equally strong choice for clinicians relocating with families.</p>