Anesthesia Careers

Partner in Clinical Excellence as the Chief Anesthesiologist in Miramar Beach, FL at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

Sound Anesthesia is excited to partner with Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Miramar Beach, FL.  We believe in bringing "better" to the local community in Miramar Beach —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.
• Strong collaboration between all 5 physicians and 19 CRNAs on the team.
• Recently earned Level II Maternal Care verification by The Joint Commission in 2025. Voted Best Hospital for Maternity Care by Newsweek.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative and postoperative care for Sacred Heart Emerald Coast, which covers general, ortho (including spine), and OB/GYN services.
• As chief, in conjunction with the Medical Staff of the Facility, establish and maintain standards of patient care as it relates to anesthesia, including initiating medical care evaluation studies after consultation with administration of the Facility and as needed to ensure quality patient care.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care services provided within the Department and take appropriate action based on such findings.
• Represent the department on the Medical Staff of the facility, serve as liaison between the department and other departments of the Facility, and attend and report on activities of the Department at the various committees and general meetings.
• Work closely with Sound, hospital administrators, and surgeons.

Scheduling:

• 1:5 physician rotation with a guaranteed post call day off.
• Home call.
• 10 weeks guaranteed off annually.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a US Residency.
• Board certification in Anesthesia.
• Active FL license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Living and Working in Miramar Beach:

• Nestled between Destin and 30A, Miramar Beach is one of the Emerald Coast’s most desirable communities, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and excellent schools — ideal for professionals and families looking for high quality of life.
• The community boasts an active lifestyle with year-round access to year-round events, dining, and shopping.
• As a not-so-hidden gem, Miramar Beach offers miles of sugar-white beaches with the picturesque emerald-green waters. Outdoor living is part of everyday life, with biking trails, boating on Choctawhatchee Bay, golf, and plenty of family-friendly parks nearby.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Robust compensation package with guaranteed base salary of $575,000-$615,000 and opportunity to maximize income.
• Annual chief stipend of $30,000 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.

Madison Prokop, Director, Clinical Recruiting | mprokop@soundphysicians.com | (205) 224-2100