Bethesda Hospital East and West — a 400-bed-plus Baptist Health South Florida system facility in Boynton Beach, FL — is recruiting an experienced Chief Anesthesiologist to lead a large, subspecialty-rich anesthesia care team spanning two hospitals and two surgery centers. This is a hands-on clinical leadership role with a broad case mix that includes cardiac, neuro, spine, vascular, and OB, supported by a team of 17 physicians and 28 CRNAs and AAs. Florida's zero state income tax and a beachside South Florida lifestyle make this one of the more compelling chief-level opportunities in the region.
Perks and Benefits
- Leadership stipend in addition to clinical compensation
- Start date (sign-on) bonus
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- No Florida state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage
Practice Highlights
- Chief Anesthesiologist role overseeing two hospital campuses (Bethesda East and West) and two affiliated surgery centers
- Anesthesia care team of 17 anesthesiologists and 28 CRNAs and AAs — one of the larger integrated teams in South Florida
- Broad surgical case mix: General, OB, GYN, ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, Spine, Vascular, Regional, and Neuroanesthesia
- Dedicated cardiac anesthesia program staffed by 3 cardiac anesthesiologists
- Nationally recognized orthopedic total joint replacement program at Bethesda East
- Comprehensive cardiovascular, cancer, vascular, endovascular, and robotic surgery service lines
- Women's and children's services, including OB anesthesia coverage
- 400-plus bed facility established in 1959; part of the Baptist Health South Florida network
- Backup beeper call from home — no mandatory in-house overnight call for the chief
Qualifications
- Board certification in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology residency; fellowship training in a relevant subspecialty (cardiac, regional, or neuroanesthesia) is a strong asset given the case mix
- Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Demonstrated leadership experience — prior chief, medical director, or section-lead role preferred
- Clinical proficiency across the full case mix, including cardiac, spine/neuro, vascular, and OB anesthesia
About the Community
Boynton Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County, roughly equidistant between West Palm Beach to the north and Fort Lauderdale to the south, with Miami accessible via I-95 in under an hour. The area offers pristine beaches, year-round warm weather, and standout outdoor destinations including the Green Cay Nature Center and Wakodahatchee Wetlands — a draw for birders, hikers, and water sports enthusiasts alike. Families benefit from top-rated schools, safe neighborhoods, and proximity to Palm Beach International Airport, while Florida's absence of a state income tax adds a tangible financial advantage for high-earning physicians. The local culinary and cultural scene — anchored by events like the Boynton Beach Food, Wine & Brew Festival — rounds out a lifestyle that is genuinely difficult to match in most U.S. markets.