<p>Sarasota Physicians Surgical Center, a freestanding, physician-led outpatient surgical facility on Florida's Gulf Coast, is recruiting a Chief Anesthesiologist to lead its anesthesia program across a focused, high-acuity ambulatory case mix. The schedule is Monday through Thursday — no nights, no weekends, no hospital call — making this one of the most lifestyle-friendly leadership roles available in the specialty. The position combines hands-on clinical work with direct oversight of team scheduling, policy development, and clinical standards in a purpose-built ASC environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Leadership stipend or compensation premium consistent with a Chief Anesthesiologist designation (details provided at interview)</li> <li>Monday–Thursday schedule; facility closed Fridays — zero nights, weekends, or hospital call obligations</li> <li>Freestanding ASC setting eliminates hospital-based scheduling disruptions and unpredictable add-ons</li> <li>Stable, predictable case volume across well-defined surgical subspecialties</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>3 operating suites optimized for efficient surgical turnaround in an ambulatory setting</li> <li>9-bed PACU designed for streamlined, high-throughput patient recovery</li> <li>Surgical subspecialties served: orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, pain management, and facial plastics</li> <li>Freestanding, physician-led facility — no hospital administration layer, no competing inpatient priorities</li> <li>Chief role carries direct authority over anesthesia team scheduling, clinical policies, and quality standards</li> <li>Collaborative, stable team environment within a focused outpatient surgical center</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Demonstrated clinical experience in ambulatory/outpatient anesthesia across orthopedic, ophthalmologic, ENT, or related subspecialty cases</li> <li>Prior leadership experience — or readiness to step into a formal leadership role — overseeing team scheduling, credentialing, and clinical standards</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sarasota sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and consistently ranks among the top places to live in the United States, blending a sophisticated cultural scene with a relaxed, tropical atmosphere. Physicians relocating here gain immediate access to 35 miles of white-sand beaches — including world-renowned Siesta Key — along with boating, fishing, and more than 60 championship golf courses. Sarasota is recognized as Florida's "Cultural Coast," home to a professional ballet, opera, symphony orchestra, and the historic Ringling Museum of Art, offering a quality of life that is difficult to match at any price point.</p>