Anesthesiologist Chief

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is located between West Palm Beach and Boca Raton in sunny South Florida. The community is just minutes from Palm Beach and offers the best shopping, top-rated restaurants, and several community historical landmarks. The outdoor enthusiast will enjoy the proximity to several award-winning golf courses, tennis, polo and boating at one of the many marinas in the area. The community offers top rated schools and local colleges including Florida Atlantic University. The area offers the option of both city and suburban living and has several communities offering a variety of family entertainment including swimming pools, sporting events, shopping malls and many other activities. The location is ideal with easy access to airports and Port of Miami which is home to several cruise ships travelling to the Caribbean Islands.

At HCA JFK Hospital, we're dedicated to providing high-quality patient care while promoting a positive work environment for our clinicians. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 460-bed acute care medical/surgical facility and healthcare complex specializing in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology services, orthopedics, and bariatrics. The level of service and team of professional's rank among the best in the nation with over 500 physicians, 2200 healthcare professionals and 300 volunteers. HCA Florida JFK Hospital continues to receive recognition as a quality hospital with designations by the Joint Commission as a certified primary stroke center as well as a recipient of the Consumer Choice Award for West Palm Beach for Most Preferred Hospital for Overall Quality and Image presented by the National Research Corporation.

Join a high-performing anesthesia team in beautiful West Palm Beach as our Vice Chief of Anesthesiology. This is an outstanding opportunity for a physician leader seeking the perfect blend of clinical practice, leadership, and lifestyle within a collaborative, well-established anesthesia program.

Why This Opportunity?

• $75,000 Start Date and additional relocation bonus
• Flexible schedule with 17 weeks off annually
• Care team of 18 Anesthesiologists and 25 APPs
• Approximately 17,000 cases annually
• Dedicated Cardiac Team
• No OB, Pediatrics, or Trauma
• No in-house call
• Physicians participate in a home back-up call rotation; call-back is rare
• Cardiac capable preferred but not required

Practice Environment

Join a high-acuity, diverse anesthesia practice supporting a full spectrum of surgical services, including cardiac, structural heart, vascular, spine, neuro, orthopedic, bariatric, oncology, and general surgical procedures. Physicians practice alongside a dedicated cardiac team within one of Palm Beach County's premier cardiovascular programs.

Vice Chief Leadership Responsibilities

In partnership with the Chief of Anesthesiology, the Vice Chief will help lead clinical and operational excellence across the department by:

• Supporting recruitment, retention, and development of a high-performing anesthesia team
• Assisting with provider scheduling, staffing optimization, and operational oversight
• Promoting a positive, collaborative culture among surgeons, hospital leadership, perioperative teams, and anesthesia providers
• Mentoring physicians and APPs while supporting professional development and performance initiatives
• Partnering with hospital and anesthesia leadership on quality, patient safety, and service excellence initiatives
• Assisting with department operations, strategic planning, and growth opportunities
• Helping implement departmental policies, best practices, and clinical standards
• Serving as a key liaison between the anesthesia team and facility leadership

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

• This role offers a rare opportunity to take on meaningful physician leadership responsibilities while maintaining an exceptional lifestyle.
• 17 weeks off annually
• Flexible schedule supporting personal and professional goals
• Leadership experience without sacrificing work-life balance
• No in-house call requirements
• Rare call-backs
• Opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, highly respected anesthesia program

Whether you're an experienced leader or looking to take the next step in your leadership journey, this position provides the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying one of the most attractive schedules available in today's anesthesia market.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Clinical Recruiter, Craig Cassidy at: 469-967-9331 or craig.cassidy@envisionhealth.com