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

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.

Pay

• Compensation: $540,000 annually for full-time services
• Up to $3,000 annually for CME
• $50,000 commencement bonus
• Relocation assistance/allowance up to $10,000 for out-of-state or out-of-area candidates (receipts required)
• $40,000 Core Faculty Resident Teaching Stipend (if applicable)

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and flexible spending accounts
• Medical professional liability insurance
• Paid time off (10 weeks)
• CME allowance

Practice Environment

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 19 anesthetizing locations daily. These include:

• Acute care ORs
• Cardiac ORs
• Obstetrics
• GI/endo
• Cath lab
• Interventional radiology
• Hospital ambulatory surgery center

Annual anesthesia case volume is approximately 14,300 cases, consisting of:

• ~9,000 surgical cases
• 800 cardiac cases
• 2,000 out-of-OR cases in GI, EP lab/Cath Lab, and interventional radiology

OB services with 3,000 births annually.

Qualifications

• Active state license
• Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE)
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• DEA certification

Physicians in the process of completing their residency are welcome to apply.

Hospital Profile

St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA, is a 355-bed hospital and part of the CommonSpirit Hospital System. It 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, with subspecialty training available in:

• Cardiac
• Obstetrics
• Critical care
• Acute and chronic pain
• Pediatrics

A new hospital is being built in the next 2-3 years.

Awards and Recognitions

• Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety
• America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (Healthgrades): Top 5% nationally for clinical quality
• Critical Care Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Superior outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
• Seven Specialty Care Honors (Healthgrades), including two Specialty Excellence Awards placing the hospital in the top 10% nationally
• U.S. News & World Report Recognition: Named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital and High Performing in eleven specialties

Location Highlights

St. Joseph’s is centrally and conveniently located, only 50 minutes from Sacramento, 90 minutes from San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, and a few hours from Lake Tahoe. The medical staff typically reside in nearby communities such as Stockton (Brookside), Lodi, Elk Grove, Manteca, and Tracy.

About Somnia Anesthesia

Since 1996, Somnia has focused exclusively on anesthesia, investing in clinician professional development to ensure patients receive the best care possible.