Anesthesiologist (Cardiac)
Listed compensation
$600K base salary
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Job Description
Seeking Cardiac Anesthesiologists at the Lee Health System in Fort Myers, FL. Now offering $600,000 base salary and $100k Sign-on Bonus!
Job Highlights
US Anesthesia Partners (USAP) is a single-specialty practice dedicated to providing high-quality anesthesia services. We serve hundreds of medical facilities across the U.S. and provide anesthesia services for more than 1.7 million procedures annually.
We continue to grow and offer exciting opportunities for you to grow with us. By joining our team, you will participate in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.
As an organization, we are mission focused on delivering the highest quality in patient care and you will be directly supporting our talented clinical team.
We extend this same commitment to quality to our associates, and supply tools and resources that will ensure we excel in the healthcare marketplace and support of USAP.
US Anesthesia Partners is seeking highly skilled Cardiac Anesthesiologists to join our expanding practice at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. As part of a dynamic care team of 30 anesthesiologists and 64 anesthetists, you will contribute to delivering over 50,000 anesthetics annually across Lee Health’s facilities in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, including three hospitals and two outpatient surgery centers.
- Cardiac Anesthesiologist Opportunity
- The cardiac case mix features a robust and diverse portfolio, including:
- Structural heart procedures (TAVR, MitraClips, TMVR, septal repairs).
- CABG and minimally invasive valve repairs/replacements.
- VATS, thoracotomies, thoracic AAA, and ventricular assist devices.
Cardiac anesthesia is performed in a 1:1 or 2:1 care model, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. You can expect a 75–80% focus on cardiac cases, complemented by general, endoscopy, cath lab, and OB cases.
- USAP-Fort Myers Benefits Highlights
- $100k sign-on bonus for cardiac anesthesiologists
- $600,000 salary
- Relocation reimbursement
- Leadership and career development opportunities
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and AD&D
- Profit sharing with immediate 401k matching contributions
- Continued education and professional reimbursement fund
Liberal Time Off Program
Community HighlightsFort Myers, nestled on Florida's picturesque Gulf Coast, is a thriving community known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant cultural scene.
With its pristine beaches, lush parks, and abundant wildlife, outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, relax on Fort Myers Beach, or embark on seashell-hunting adventures on Sanibel Island.
Meanwhile, the city's rich history and dynamic downtown, located along the Caloosahatchee River, offer a diverse array of art galleries, historic landmarks, and lively events, making Fort Myers a delightful blend of nature and culture.
Fort Myers is a destination where the beauty of nature and the warmth of community come together to create a uniquely appealing lifestyle.
Qualifications
All USAP Anesthesiologists must be either an M.D. or D.O. with the completion of an approved Anesthesiology Residency program.
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologist must complete and meet hospital credentialing requirements for the hospitals they will have privileges.
Company Information
US Anesthesia Partners (USAP) is a single-specialty, physician-owned organization dedicated to providing high-quality anesthesia services. As a national practice operating in nine states, USAP anesthesiologists and care teams work in more than 1,000 inpatient and outpatient facilities to provide anesthesia care for more than 2 million cases annually.
US Anesthesia Partners, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality cardiac anesthesia services for a diverse case mix, including structural heart procedures and CABG. Collaborate within a dynamic care team to deliver over 50,000 anesthetics annually across multiple hospitals and surgery centers.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$600k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $580k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in anesthesiology | ranked against 784 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$580k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Florida | 56 active | 790 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 78% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k sign-on | Florida Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 290 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+5%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Anesthesiologist (Cardiac) at US Anesthesia Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Anesthesiology — ranked against 784 active Anesthesiology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$600k midpoint, that is roughly $24k–$42k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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