<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Leadership stipend in addition to clinical compensation</li> <li>Start date (sign-on) bonus</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan with employer match</li> <li>No Florida state income tax — a meaningful take-home pay advantage</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Chief Anesthesiologist role overseeing two hospital campuses (Bethesda East and West) and two affiliated surgery centers</li> <li>Anesthesia care team of 17 anesthesiologists and 28 CRNAs and AAs — one of the larger integrated teams in South Florida</li> <li>Broad surgical case mix: General, OB, GYN, ENT, Urology, Orthopedics, Spine, Vascular, Regional, and Neuroanesthesia</li> <li>Dedicated cardiac anesthesia program staffed by 3 cardiac anesthesiologists</li> <li>Nationally recognized orthopedic total joint replacement program at Bethesda East</li> <li>Comprehensive cardiovascular, cancer, vascular, endovascular, and robotic surgery service lines</li> <li>Women's and children's services, including OB anesthesia coverage</li> <li>400-plus bed facility established in 1959; part of the Baptist Health South Florida network</li> <li>Backup beeper call from home — no mandatory in-house overnight call for the chief</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology)</li> <li>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</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience — prior chief, medical director, or section-lead role preferred</li> <li>Clinical proficiency across the full case mix, including cardiac, spine/neuro, vascular, and OB anesthesia</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>