Sound Physicians

Chief Anesthesiologist

Panama City, FL • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Full Time Healthcare

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.
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