Chief Anesthesiologist

Sound Anesthesia, in partnership with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, is seeking a Chief Anesthesiologist to lead a dynamic team in Panama City, FL. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care in a community-focused hospital, contributing to both clinical excellence and professional growth. The successful candidate will play a key role in team building and departmental operations, while enjoying a vibrant coastal lifestyle.

Practice Info

• Ascension Sacred Heart Bay has served the community for 75 years.
• Designated a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence and an AHA Gold Plus stroke award recipient.
• Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award winner and ranked a top 100 hospital for Orthopedic Surgery.
• Sacred Heart Bay is a level II trauma center with approximately 250 heart cases each year.
• Cardiac Anesthesia includes CABG, TAVR, Watchman, Mitral Clips (open and minimally invasive), plus Cath lab, EP, interventional, and structural cases.
• Non-cardiac cases include general, trauma, neuro, spine, ortho, ENT, Gyn, Uro, plastics, Endo, lap choles, appendectomies, hernia, colon/GI, and joint replacements. No OB cases.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental operations, staffing, and scheduling with a focus on fairness and flexibility.
• Partner with hospital and nursing leadership to uphold patient safety and quality standards.
• Support continuing education, mentorship, and professional development for all anesthesia providers.
• Collaborate on policies and best practices related to anesthesia care, airway management, and perioperative safety.
• Focus on caring for complex cases in a busy collaborative care team environment.
• Partner with a Main OR Anesthesiologist and a team of experienced CRNAs.

Compensation

• Robust compensation package with guaranteed base salary of $575,000-$615,000 and opportunity to maximize income.
• Annual chief stipend of $50,000 for admin duties.
• $100,000 commencement bonus.
• W2 and 1099 options available, your choice.

Benefits

• 13 weeks of time off.
• Medical malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.

Shift & Schedule

• Rotate with 4 other CV-capable physicians + 1 Main OR non-call physician.
• A day, non-call taking physician will cover Monday through Friday to have more hands on during the day.
• Early release PRE-call day and guaranteed post call off day!

Requirements

• Leadership experience preferred, or must have leadership qualities.
• Completion of a US Residency.
• Board certification in Anesthesia.
• Active FL license or able to obtain.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• No visa sponsorship available.