Opportunity to start a new anesthesiology residency program at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, Florida, just north of West Palm Beach
Compensation & Academic‑Friendly Benefits
- W‑2 salaried faculty position with highly competitive compensation
- Start‑date bonus and relocation assistance
- Additional compensation opportunities for optional extra shifts
- 10 weeks of scheduled time off
- $5,000 annual CME allowance
- 401(k) with generous HCA Healthcare match
- 100% company‑paid, occurrence‑based malpractice insurance
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short‑ and long‑term disability
- FSA and life insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted HCA stock
Ideal Candidate Profile
- MD or DO from an accredited institution
- ABA board‑certified in Anesthesiology
- 3–5 years of post-residency experience preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of Core Faculty (teaching residents)
- Demonstrated commitment to scholarship, including peer‑reviewed publications or academic presentations within the most recent 7 years
- Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical licensure and DEA prior to start
Clinical Practice Environment
- Anesthesia Care Team model:10 anesthesiologists
- 28 CRNAs
- Physicians personally perform ~5% of total cases
- Diverse and complex case mix, including:
- Trauma
- Thoracic
- Open Heart & Structural Heart
- Vascular / Endovascular
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics
- OB/GYN
- Neurosurgery
- ENT
- Urology
- Pediatric cases
- Annual surgical volume: ~11,500 cases
State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities
- 13 total operating rooms
- 2 dedicated Open Heart ORs
- 2 OB ORs with Level III NICU
- Level II Trauma Center
- 12‑bed dedicated Trauma ICU + additional Surgical ICU capacity
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Advanced anesthesia technology and subspecialty support
About HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital is a 500‑bed acute‑care hospital serving Florida’s Treasure Coast with a full spectrum of specialty and tertiary care services, including:
- Heart Institute
- Level II Trauma Center
- Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Level III NICU
- Dedicated psychiatric and inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation services
- 24/7 emergency care, including a pediatric emergency department
The institution is deeply invested in education, clinical excellence, and physician leadership development.
Live and Work on Florida’s Treasure Coast
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in one of Florida’s most desirable coastal regions:
- Miles of pristine beaches and waterways
- Lower cost of living compared to major Florida metros
- Excellent schools and family‑friendly communities
- Thriving downtown with marina, riverwalk, dining, and arts
- Easy access to Miami and Orlando via I‑95 and Florida Turnpike
- Abundant outdoor recreation: boating, fishing, golf, and nature preserves
