Opportunity

Kaweah Health’s Department of Anesthesia seeks an exceptional Regional Pain Anesthesiologist to join our innovative care team, performing over 1,700 regional procedures annually. You will work with a collaborative group of 10+ Anesthesiologists, 30+ CRNAs, and our ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program with over 16 residents.

Highlights

• Leadership role as Director of Regional Pain Anesthesia
• Diverse clinical responsibilities across multiple specialties
• Opportunity to teach and mentor residents, fostering clinical and academic growth

Responsibilities

• Lead and advance Regional Pain Anesthesia services
• Supervise and mentor residents, ensuring a robust educational experience
• Provide anesthesia coverage in:
  • General, Orthopedic, Vascular, Trauma, and other surgeries
  • Labor and Delivery
• Work Schedule:
  • 10-hour shifts on non-call days
  • One 24-hour call (out of house) per week with a post-call day off
  • Non-clinical days for core faculty responsibilities

Requirements

• Board Certified/Eligible for Anesthesia
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Active California medical license
• Strong interest in teaching and residency education

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate
  • $280/hour
  • Up to $290/hour (weekend/holiday stipends)
• Estimated Annual Compensation $690k (55 hours/Week, 6 weeks of vacation)
• Additional Benefits:
  • Up to $40k sign-on bonus (3-year retention)
  • Up to $100k student loan forgiveness (4-year retention)
  • Flexible scheduling for work-life
  • Opportunities for additional income through extra

About Kaweah Health

• Largest hospital in Tulare County, serving 600k+ residents
• 613 beds, Level III Trauma Center, Stroke Center
• Recognized for excellence:
  • Healthgrades 50 Best Cardiac Program (2017-2023)
  • Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals (2022,2023)

KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER 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
• 74-Bed ED with 95k+ visits annually
• Opportunity to care for a large underserved population
• Affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute
• Other Honors & Accreditations

Graduate Medical Education - Kaweah Delta is home to 6 residency programs: Anesthesia, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, General Surgery, and Transitional Year.

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