Anesthesiologist - Full-Time | $540k | Remote/Minimal 3rd-Backup O.R. Call | ACT Model | St. Joseph’s Medical Center - Stockton, CA

<h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>Somnia Anesthesia | Sacramento Area | Academic Appointment | Dynamic Case Mix | Leading Comp - $540K | Region’s Top-Rated Hospital | Strong Work-Life Balance | Remote/Minimal 3rd-Backup O.R. Call </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p><strong>Join a dynamic, collegial team of anesthesiologists and CRNAs in this highly rated academic medical center with teaching appointments available. Growing hospital system with Magnet nursing designation. Beautiful Sacramento area with four-season recreation and easy access to Napa Valley.</strong></p> <p><strong> </strong> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why Choose Us?</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Compensation</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><strong>$540,000</strong> annually for full-time services </li> <li>Up to $3,000 annually for CME </li> <li>10 weeks paid time off </li> <li><strong>$50,000 commencement bonus </strong></li> <li>Relocation assistance/allowance available up to *$10,000 for out-of-state or out-of-area candidates</li> </ul> <p>*receipts required </p> <ul> <li>$40,000 Core Faculty Resident Teaching Stipend (if applicable)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Health | Dental | Vision | Life | Disability  </li> <li>401(k) | Flexible spending accounts </li> <li>Medical professional liability insurance </li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>CME   </li> <li>Physician-owned and led group on the local, regional, and national levels  </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Practice Environment:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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. </li> <li><p>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. </p></li> <li><p>OB services with 3,000 births annually</p></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Active state license </li> <li>BC/BE</li> <li>ACLS | BLS </li> <li>DEA</li> <li>Physicians in the process of completing their Residency are welcome to apply to our diverse practice. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>To learn more about this opportunity, text or call Jenni Hawes at (734) 635-0818, or email jhawes@somniainc.com</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Hospital Profile: </p> <ul> <li>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. </li> <li><strong>New Hospital being built in the next 2-3 years</strong></li> </ul> <p>   </p> <p>Awards and Recognitions:</p> <ul> <li>Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Recognized for being in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety  </li> <li>America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (Healthgrades): Ranked in the top 5% nationally for clinical quality  </li> <li>Critical Care Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Superior outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies  </li> <li>Seven Specialty Care Honors (Healthgrades): Including two Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 10% nationally  </li> <li>U.S. News & World Report Recognition: Named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital and High Performing in eleven specialties  </li> </ul> <p>   </p> <p>Location Highlights:</p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p>  </p> <p>About Somnia Anesthesia  </p> <p>Since 1996, Somnia has had a singular focus on anesthesia–investing in clinician professional development so patients can get the best care possible.</p> <p> </p> <p>Refer a Colleague and Be Rewarded</p> <p>Know someone who would be a great fit?  Recommend a colleague and earn a referral bonus of up to $5,000 if they are *hired. </p> <p>*Terms and conditions apply. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Somnia does not discriminate against any person based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Somnia is committed to complying with all applicable national, state, and local laws on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. </p>

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