Obstetric Anesthesiologist needed in Central California!

Position Title: Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Opportunity: The Department of Anesthesia at Kaweah Health is currently recruiting for an exceptional Obstetric Anesthesiologist to join its cohesive, exceptional, and innovative care team. The candidate will join a group of 10+ anesthesiologists and over 30 CRNA’s. Most importantly, the candidate will be working with our independent fully accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program of 16 residents.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Anesthesia or board-eligible with a plan to become board-certified, within a three-year period. In this role, you will be the Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology, acting as the primary contact for the Anesthesia Department with regard to all things related to Obstetric Anesthesia. Additionally, you will still have responsibilities in the Main OR, allowing for the development and
maintenance of all skills required of a successful Anesthesiologist.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide leadership for the Obstetric Anesthesia department, ensuring up-to-date patient care.
• Offer clinically and academically robust Obstetric Anesthesia experiences for residents.
• Provide occasional anesthesia coverage in the following locations:
  o General Surgery
  o Vascular Surgery
  o Orthopedic Surgery
  o Podiatric Surgery
  o Ophthalmological Surgery
  o Gynecological Surgery
  o Plastic Surgery
  o Urological Surgery
  o Trauma Surgery
  o Labor and Delivery Anesthesia
• Primarily supervising residents (more than 90% of the time), occasionally operating independently
• 10-hour shifts on non-call days
• Participate in approximately one-24-hour out of house call per week in the Main OR; OB call remains in house.
• Post-call day off
• Non-clinical days available for Faculty Staff

Requirements:

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

Compensation:

• 1099 Independent Contractor status
• $270/hour rate for hours worked in the Operating Room
• Potential for increased hourly rate through weekend call shifts.
• Estimated annual compensation of $650,000 based on 55 hours a week with 6 weeks of vacation.
• Additional annual OB Director stipend of $25,000.00
• Flexible scheduling to allow for a desirable work-life balance.
• Additional earnings possible by covering extra shifts.
• Up to $40,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year full-time retention
• Up to $100,000 student loan forgiveness with a 4-year full-time retention
• Compensation is subject to annual market rate adjustments.

Anesthesiology Residency:

• Four residents per class.
• Residents take in-house call every 24 hours.
• For those interested in a role beyond clinical teaching, faculty positions within the GME are available. (Separate contract provided by the GME office)
• Coaching on working with residents provided to all incoming anesthesiologists.
• Medical Students and Emergency Medicine residents also rotate with the service.

Living in Visalia:
Visalia sits 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, approximately 3 hours from each, it is known for its agriculture, it's delicious dining, and its warm and welcoming small-town charm.

Visalia offers a unique combination of affordable housing, easy commute to work, a family-friendly community, and economic opportunity. There is an average of 275 sunny days a year. In the summer, temperatures range from the upper 90s, during the daytime and drop to the low 80s in the evening. Winters are mild with average temps in the early mornings and evenings in the low 40s and, during the daytime, in the upper 50s.

In addition to a central location and beautiful California weather, there is also a wide array of local activities to enjoy. Boating, fishing, and skiing are all nearby.

Please Contact Practice Manager Krista Brown at 559?909?4011 (cell) or kfredric@kaweahhealth.org (email)

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