<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$150,000 start-date bonus paid at time of hire</li> <li>Relocation bonus provided</li> <li>Florida state licensure assistance included</li> <li>Competitive base compensation package (details provided upon inquiry)</li> <li>Flexible scheduling with 10-hour and 12-hour shift options</li> <li>No Florida state income tax — full retention of earnings</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Anesthesia care team of 16 attending physicians and 35 APPs — one of the largest collaborative anesthesia groups in South Florida</li> <li>Annual case volume of approximately 14,500 across all surgical services</li> <li>Comprehensive subspecialty case mix: trauma, cardiac, neurological, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, and outpatient procedures</li> <li>Flexible shift structure — 10-hour and 12-hour options available to support work-life balance</li> <li>Strong physician oversight and collaborative culture with dedicated leadership support</li> <li>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</li> <li>Academic affiliation with Florida Atlantic University; Broward County's first statutory teaching hospital with an active and growing graduate medical education program</li> <li>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</li> <li>Founded in 1938 — an institution with deep regional roots and national recognition for quality</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program</li> <li>Current NCCAA certification (National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants) or eligibility</li> <li>Active Florida CAA licensure or eligibility to obtain — licensure assistance provided</li> <li>Comfort with high-acuity, high-volume case mix including trauma, cardiac, neuro, and obstetric anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>