Critical Care Anesthesiologist - Full-Time | $625k | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA at Somnia – Stockton, California

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible critical care anesthesiologist to join our dynamic team. In this full-time position, you will be providing 12 weeks of critical care medicine and 30 weeks of general anesthesia coverage. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled, collaborative, and adaptable physician who thrives in high-pressure environments and is committed to delivering exceptional care to critically ill patients. Must be an anesthesiologist with fellowship training and be board eligible or board certified in critical care medicine. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a high-acuity practice in a supportive and innovative teaching environment. You will be working with and instructing fellows, residents, and other learners in and out of the clinical environment.
Why Choose Us?

Compensation:

• $625,000 annually for full-time services; includes ICU and Anesthesia compensation
• Up to $3,000 annually for CME
• 10 weeks paid time off
• $50,000 commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance/allowance available up to *$10,000 for out-of-state or out-of-area candidates

*receipts required

Benefits:

• Health | Dental | Vision | Life | Disability
• 401(k) |
• Medical professional liability insurance (W2 only)
• Paid time off | CME

To learn more about this opportunity, text or call Jenni Hawes at (734) 635-0818, or email jhawes@somniainc.com

Practice Environment:

• The Anesthesiology department is diverse, consisting of 14 physicians, over 30 independent-practice CRNAs, and 24 Residents (8-10 daily on site) providing services for up to 16 anesthetizing locations daily to include acute care ORs, cardiac ORs, obstetrics, GI/endo, cath lab, interventional radiology, a hospital ambulatory surgery center, and a new venture with a local orthopedics surgery center.
• The annual anesthesia case volume is approximately 14,300 cases, consisting of ~9,000 surgical cases, 800 cardiac cases, and 2,000 out-of-OR cases in GI, EP lab/Cath Lab, and interventional radiology.
• OB services with 3,000 births annually
• Critical Care Medicine Team provides coverage for 4 ICUs (SICU, MICU, RICU, CCU) with a total of 40 ICU beds – Coverage is divided between ICU teams.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Provide 30 weeks of Main OR anesthesia services
• Resident supervision in OR and non-OR cases, occasionally sit your own cases, no CRNA supervision.
• Provide 12 weeks of Critical Care Medicine
• Provide service for 4 ICUs (SICU, MICU, RICU, CCU) with a total of 40 ICU beds – Coverage is divided between ICU teams. Coverage is typically 7 days of 12-hour days or 12-hour nights.
• Fellow and resident supervision in the ICU setting
  
  

Qualifications:

• MD/DO Anesthesiologist with Critical Care Fellowship
• BC/BE
• Active state license
• ACLS
• DEA

Physicians in the process of completing their Critical Care Fellowship are welcome to apply.

We offer a variety of engagement options tailored to fit different professional preferences and project needs. Whether you're looking for a more structured employment arrangement or greater flexibility and independence, we have opportunities that align with your goals.

Hospital Profile:

• St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA, is a 355-bed hospital and part of the CommonSpirit Hospital System. St. Joseph’s is the largest hospital in San Joaquin County and is considered the 10th busiest cardiothoracic department in California. The Anesthesia Residency program started in July 2021. Residency subspecialty training currently available at St. Joseph’s includes cardiac, obstetrics, critical care, acute and chronic pain , and pediatrics.
• New Hospital being built in the next 2-3 years

Awards and Recognitions:

• Patient Safety Excellence Award™(Healthgrades): Recognized for being in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety
• America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™(Healthgrades): Ranked in the top 5% nationally for clinical quality
• Critical Care Excellence Award™(Healthgrades): Superior outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
• Seven Specialty Care Honors(Healthgrades): Including twoSpecialty Excellence Awardsplacing the hospital in the top 10% nationally
• U.S. News & World Report Recognition: Named a 2024-2025Best HospitalandHigh Performingin eleven specialties

Location Highlights:

• St. Joseph’s is centrally and conveniently located, only 50 minutes from Sacramento, only 90 minutes from San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, and only a few hours away from Lake Tahoe.
• The St. Joseph's Medical staff tend to reside in the nearby communities of Stockton (Brookside) and the surrounding communities of Lodi, Elk Grove, Manteca, and Tracy.

About Somnia Anesthesia

Since 1996, Somniahas had a singular focus on anesthesia–investing in clinician professional development so patients can get the best care possible.

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