Chief Anesthesiologist | $100K Sign On Bonus

Bring Better to the Bedside as a Chief Anesthesiologist in Panama City, FL at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Sound Anesthesia is excited to partner with Ascension Sacred Heart Bay in Panama City, FL. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay has served the community for 75 years, is an AHA Gold Plus stroke award recipient, and is designated a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence. Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award winner and ranked a top 100 hospital for Orthopedic Surgery. We believe in bringing "better" to the local community in Panama City—better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. If you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and your connection to a vibrant community, we’d love to talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

• We believe in local, site-led leadership.
• As Chief, you will work closely with recruitment, operations, clinical leadership, and site administrators to build a strong team for the patients of Panama City.
• Sacred Heart Bay is a level II trauma center with approximately 250 heart cases each year.
• Cardiac Anesthesia includes CABG, TAVR, Watchman, Mitral Clips, both open and minimally invasive plus Cath lab, EP, interventional, and structural.
• Non-cardiac cases include general, trauma, neuro, spine, ortho, ENT, Gyn, Uro, plastics, Endo, lap choles, appendectomies, hernia, colon/GI, joint replacements, etc. No OB. 

Qualifications:

• Leadership experience preferred, or must have leadership qualities.
• Completion of a US Residency.
• Board certification in Anesthesia.
• Fellowship not required.
• Active FL license or able to obtain.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• 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!
• Enjoy 13 weeks of time off – travel or enjoy the local beaches or Gulf fishing.

Key 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.

Living and Working in Panama City: 

• Panama City, Florida, is a vibrant coastal community offering the perfect blend of beachside living, outdoor recreation, and family-friendly neighborhoods. Residents enjoy easy access to sugar-white Gulf Coast beaches, boating, fishing, and parks, along with a lively downtown featuring dining, shopping, and cultural events.
• Panama City is served by high-quality public and private schools, including Bay District Schools, as well as nearby higher education options such as Gulf Coast State College.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Guaranteed base salary of $575,000-$615,000.
• Annual chief stipend of $50,000 for admin duties.
• $100,000 commencement bonus.
• W2 and 1099 options available, your choice.
• 13 weeks of scheduled time off.
• Medical malpractice insurance, including tail coverage.

About Sound Physicians

As a physician-founded and led medical group, we believe that a better career—one with strong support and meaningful opportunity—leads to better care for patients. That’s why our promise is to bring better to the bedside: better ideas, better approaches, better care.

We practice hospital-based medicine at the community level, with empowered local teams and leadership supported by a nationwide network. Our multi-specialty medical group includes more than 4,000 physicians, advanced practice providers, CRNAs, and nurses working across 400 hospitals in 45 states.

At Sound, each of us is a care catalyst—creating exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, and dignified care for every patient. We offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and support in your role and within your specialty, so you can focus on building meaningful connections across teams and communities.

Uncompromising care is a collective effort. While our clinicians provide care at the bedside, our business colleagues play a vital role—building strong teams, forming key partnerships, attracting great talent, and keeping operations running smoothly. Their work ensures our clinicians can stay focused on what matters most: caring for patients.

We are unified by purpose and driven by impact. With competitive total rewards and opportunities for purposeful growth and focused development, we empower you in your role and career. Together, we support our patients, our partners, and each other.