General Anesthesiologists Needed in Central CA!

Anesthesiologist – General 

***$30,000 Sign-On Bonus - $100,000 Student Loan Repayment Assistance Available***

Opportunity

The Department of Anesthesia at Kaweah Health is currently recruiting for exceptional General Anesthesiologists to join its cohesive, exceptional, and innovative care team.  The candidate will join a group of 12 anesthesiologists and over 20 CRNAs.  Additionally, the candidate will be working with our ACGME accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program of 16 residents.

Visa Sponsorship not available. 

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide anesthesia coverage (depending on subspecialty) in the following areas:
  o General Surgery
  o Vascular Surgery
  o Orthopedic Surgery
  o Podiatric Surgery
  o Ophthalmological Surgery
  o Gynecological Surgery
  o Otolaryngological Surgery
  o Plastic Surgery
  o Urological Surgery
  o Neurological Surgery
  o Trauma Surgery
  o Labor and Delivery Anesthesia
• A mixture of supervising residents and doing own cases
  • 10-hour shifts on non-call days
  • An average of one 24-hour out-of-house call per week with resident physician
  • Post-call day off

Requirements 

• ASA Board Certification or Eligibility
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Active CA license prior to start date.
• Interest in teaching and residency education

Compensation

• 1099 Independent Contractor status
• $265/hour rate for hours worked in the Operating Room
• Estimated $535k total compensation per year based on 50-hour work week.
• Potential to earn more by covering additional shifts.
• Up to $30k sign on bonus with 3-year full-time retention.
• Up to $100k loan repayment with a 4-year full time retention
• Additional compensation through the GME office for Core Faculty activities and responsibilities
• All compensation subject to market rate adjustment on an annual basis

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