CAA career collaborating with highly skilled medical talent at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL, a tropical South Florida destination

Description

Holy Cross Hospital, a community hospital based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has one of South Florida’s largest concentrations of medical talent. The facility attracts patients not only from the area, but also from around the United States and the world because of its highly skilled medical team representing virtually every specialty. Founded in 1955, this private, nonprofit Catholic hospital has grown dramatically over the decades, keeping pace with advancements in healthcare and meeting the evolving needs of the community. Beginning with a 100-bed capacity, Holy Cross is now licensed to serve 557 inpatients and its medical staff includes over 600 physicians.

Awards

• Named as a Blue Distinction Center in the areas of cardiac surgery and maternity care by Blue Florida
• Earned the Blue Distinction® Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery
• Listed among Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals Awards™

Case Assignments

Orthopedic, general, urologic, and spine. There are no pediatric, trauma, OB or transplant cases.

Shifts

No call required.

Team

Leadership

Christopher Lonetta, CRNA

Team Highlights

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Pre-anesthesia assessment
• Obtains and/or verifies patient consent
• Discuss anesthetic options and risks with the patient
• Induction, maintenance, and emergence from anesthesia
• Monitoring of the patient's physiological condition
• Performance of clinical intervention as needed

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an Accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant Program
• Complies with American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants licensure guidelines

Lifestyle

Fort Lauderdale, FL:

With sandy beaches, Fort Lauderdale offers boundless outdoor entertainment, including water activities, botanical gardens, golf, and other recreational sports, as well as professional sports. The area features a dynamic nightlife and world-class restaurants, opportunities for designer shopping, and cultural options including art galleries and museums. The destination spots of Miami and the Palm Beaches are a short distance from Fort Lauderdale, while Busch Gardens and Disney World can be reached in a four- or five-hour drive.

• Area Attractions:
  • Flamingo Gardens
  • Las Olas Boulevard
  • Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District
  • Bonnet House Museums and Gardens
• Colleges and Schools:
  • Florida International University, Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Phoenix
  • Fort Lauderdale High School, Sunrise Middle School, Bayview Elementary School
• Cost of Living:
  • No general state sales tax

Total Rewards

• Salary: $162,500K - $195K
• Sign-on bonus: $30K
• Generous paid time off
• Generous benefits package, including:
  • Health, life, vision, dental, disability, and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • Fully paid malpractice insurance coverage
  • Leadership and professional development opportunities