Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL is recruiting Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants (CAAs) to join a large, established anesthesia care team at one of the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. The program handles approximately 14,500 cases annually across a genuinely broad surgical subspecialty mix — trauma, cardiac, neuro, pediatrics, obstetrics, orthopedics, and outpatient procedures. A $150,000 start-date bonus, relocation assistance, and Florida licensure support make this one of the most competitive CAA packages in the Southeast.
Perks and Benefits
- $150,000 start-date bonus paid at time of hire
- Relocation bonus provided
- Florida state licensure assistance included
- Competitive base compensation package (details provided upon inquiry)
- Flexible scheduling with 10-hour and 12-hour shift options
- No Florida state income tax — full retention of earnings
Practice Highlights
- Anesthesia care team of 16 attending physicians and 35 APPs — one of the largest collaborative anesthesia groups in South Florida
- Annual case volume of approximately 14,500 across all surgical services
- Comprehensive subspecialty case mix: trauma, cardiac, neurological, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, and outpatient procedures
- Flexible shift structure — 10-hour and 12-hour options available to support work-life balance
- Strong physician oversight and collaborative culture with dedicated leadership support
- Broward Health Medical Center is one of five hospitals within the Broward Health system, which includes two Level I/II trauma centers and more than 50 health centers and physician practices
- Academic affiliation with Florida Atlantic University; Broward County's first statutory teaching hospital with an active and growing graduate medical education program
- System operating budget of $1.8 billion; more than 11,000 employees and physicians serving all patients regardless of ability to pay, with over $470 million in annual charity and uncompensated care
- Founded in 1938 — an institution with deep regional roots and national recognition for quality
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program
- Current NCCAA certification (National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants) or eligibility
- Active Florida CAA licensure or eligibility to obtain — licensure assistance provided
- Comfort with high-acuity, high-volume case mix including trauma, cardiac, neuro, and obstetric anesthesia
About the Community
Fort Lauderdale sits on Florida's southeastern coast in Broward County, positioned between Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the north — offering immediate access to world-class beaches, boating, a thriving culinary scene, and year-round outdoor recreation without the density of Miami. Broward County is home to top-rated public and private schools, diverse and family-friendly neighborhoods, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for easy domestic and international travel. Florida's absence of a state income tax meaningfully amplifies take-home pay, and the region's warm climate, cultural richness, and coastal lifestyle make it one of the most sought-after destinations for healthcare professionals relocating from colder markets.