CRNA - Anesthesiology needed in Central California!

As the Department of Anesthesia at Kaweah Delta Medical Center (KDMC) continues to grow, we are currently recruiting four CRNAs to join its cohesive, exceptional, and innovative team.  The candidate will join a partnership of over 20 CRNAs working independently alongside a group of 10 anesthesiologists. 

The ideal candidate will be a CRNA who is looking to work independently and utilize their full scope of practice.  In this role, the CRNA will provide anesthesia in a variety of cases, except for cardiac anesthesia. OB Call is not required, but all CRNAs help in OB if needed.  Similarly, regional skills are not required, but CRNAs with regional skills will have the opportunity to use them. They should value a collegial work environment as the CRNAs here learn and grow together.  Additionally, the facility hosts a variety of learners, including two CRNA programs and the department is home to a physician residency program.

• Provide anesthesia coverage in the following areas:
  • General Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Podiatric Surgery
  • Ophthalmological Surgery
  • Gynecological Surgery
  • Otolaryngological Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Urological Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Labor and Delivery Anesthesia
• 8, 10, and 12 hour shifts
• An average of two to four 24-hour in house call per month, depending on provider preference
• Post-call day off unless provider elects otherwise

Requirements

• NBCRNA certified; current ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Active CA license

 Compensation

• 1099 Status for partners
• Partnership opportunity day one
• $175/hour rate for partners, $155/hour per diem
• $3800 in house OB Call/$3300 in house OR Call (second room running)
• Flexible scheduling
• Student loan reimbursement opportunities
• $10k sign-on bonus with a 2-year full-time retention
• Annual retention bonuses for full-time partners, approx. $20k depending on productivity
• $2500 malpractice reimbursement for full-time partners
• Transparency: Rates are the same for all partners
• Generous Holiday Incentives

OAK CREEK ANESTHESIA is contracted to provide Anesthesia services at Kaweah Delta Medical Center.  In addition to providing clinical care, they also partner with the Kaweah Delta Graduate Medical Education in training residents.  Kaweah Delta is home to six ACGME accredited residency programs:  Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Surgery, and Transitional Year.

KAWEAH DELTA is the largest hospital in Tulare County and the only hospital in Visalia. We offer a variety of services including comprehensive cardiac care, open heart surgery, neurosurgery, minimally invasive operations, and more. 

• Service area covers Tulare and Kings counties – 600k+ population
• 613-Beds; Level III Trauma Center and Stroke Center
• 5k deliveries annually; Valley Children’s provides NICU and Pediatric inpatient coverage
• 95k+ ED visits annually; ED expansion in progress, 40-beds to 74-beds
• Opportunity to care for a large underserved population
• Healthgrades 50 Best Cardiac Programs in America 2017-2020
• Healthgrades 2021 America’s 250 Best Hospitals
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute

Visalia, CA is located in the heart of the Central Valley and is referred to as the Gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Conveniently located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Visalia is known for its rich agriculture, delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small town charm. Visalia offers the unique combination of affordable housing, easy commute to work, a family friendly community and economic opportunity.

There are an average of 275 sunny days per year in Visalia! In the summer, temperatures range from the upper 90's during the daytime and drop to the low 80's in the evening. Our winter climate is mild. The average temperature in the early mornings and evenings is in the low 40's and during the daytime in the upper 50's.

In addition to our central location and California weather, there are also a wide-array of activities locally that you'll have easy access to enjoy. There are several lakes, two major rivers and reservoirs for fishing and boating. Three major ski resorts also are nearby, offering some of California's best downhill and cross-country skiing.

For more information about Visalia, please visit the links below.

City of Visalia

Visit Visalia

Chamber of Commerce

Downtown Visalia

Tulare County Symphony

Arts Visalia

Imagine U Museum