A hospital on Florida's Gulf Coast near Naples is recruiting a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist for structured inpatient coverage. The position offers a Monday-through-Friday weekday schedule with predictable 10-hour shifts — a genuine work-life balance differentiator in a specialty where irregular hours are the norm. TEE certification and advanced echocardiography skills are required, reflecting a clinically substantive inpatient caseload across surgical and procedural specialties. Naples itself is one of Southwest Florida's most desirable communities, combining a low-stress coastal lifestyle with a high standard of living.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive pay rate — exact range not publicly disclosed; inquire for details
- Full-time employment engagement with consistent, predictable clinical volume
- Flexible shift format: standard 10-hour shifts with option to extend to 12-hour shifts
- Structured Monday-through-Friday schedule designed to support work-life balance
Practice Highlights
- Inpatient anesthesiology coverage across surgical and procedural specialties
- Monday through Friday schedule — no routine weekend clinical obligations built into the base schedule
- Standard shift length of 10 hours with flexibility to extend to 12 hours as needed
- Regular call coverage participation required as part of the role
- TEE and advanced echocardiography skills applied in active clinical practice — not a low-acuity community role
- Regional inpatient referral population served by a Gulf Coast hospital campus near Naples
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Anesthesiology (MD or DO)
- TEE (transesophageal echocardiography) certification required
- Advanced echocardiography skills required and expected in daily clinical practice
- Active Florida medical license or demonstrated ability to obtain one
- Comfort with the full spectrum of inpatient surgical and procedural anesthesia volume
About the Community
Naples consistently ranks among the most livable cities in the United States — a Southwest Florida Gulf Coast community known for white-sand beaches, a vibrant arts and dining scene, top-rated schools, and some of the lowest crime rates in the state. The cost of living, while above the national average, is offset by Florida's absence of a state income tax, and the area draws physicians who want proximity to world-class outdoor recreation — boating, fishing, golf, and the Everglades — without sacrificing urban amenities. Miami and Tampa are both accessible within two to three hours, making Naples an ideal base for clinicians who want a true coastal lifestyle.