Obstetric Anesthesiology Medical Director

Overview

Somnia Anesthesia | Sacramento Area | New Leadership Position | Regional Referral/High-Risk OB | Region's Top-Rated Hospital

Medical Director of Obstetric Anesthesiology - Stockton, CA | $575K

Lead a dynamic, collegial team of anesthesiologists and partner with Nursing and OB leadership in this regional referral/high-acuity program.

Leading Academic hospital system with Magnet nursing designation. Beautiful Sacramento area with four-season recreation and easy access to Napa Valley.

Compensation:

• $575K


• Annual stipend: $30K


• Up to $3,000 annually for CME


• 10 weeks paid time off


• $50,000 commencement bonus


• Relocation assistance/allowance up to *$10,000 for out-of-state or out-of-area candidates*receipts required

Benefits:

• Health | Dental | Vision | Life | Disability


• 401(k) | Flexible spending accounts


• Medical professional liability insurance


• Paid time off


• CME


• Physician-owned and led group on the local, regional, and national levels


• Committed to work/life balance, professional development, and wellness

Practice Environment:

• 2 Obstetric Operating Rooms


• 8-10 Labor & Delivery Rooms


• 3,000+ deliveries annually


• Level III NICU (30 beds)


• Primary Assignment to Obstetrics with periodic rotation to cover the main OR and NORA environments


• Collaborate with obstetricians, nurses, and hospital leadership


• Participate in monthly QI, QC, and PI safety committees and obstetrical and perinatal committee meetings

The Anesthesiology department is diverse, consisting of 12 physicians and over 30 independent-practice CRNAs providing services for up to 19 anesthetizing locations daily to include acute care ORs, cardiac ORs, obstetrics, GI/endo, cath lab, interventional radiology, and a hospital ambulatory surgery center. Qualifications:

• Active state license


• BC/BE in Anesthesiology


• Obstetrical anesthesia experience required


• Demonstrated leadership experience preferred


• Experience working in a high-acuity obstetric environment


• ACLS | BLS


• DEA

To learn more about this opportunity, please text or call Katie Bezler, Clinical Recruiter, or email

Hospital Profile:

• St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA, is a 355-bed Non-Profit Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for quaternary care, medical research. Part of the CommonSpirit Hospital System. St. Joseph’s 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.


• Residency subspecialty training currently available at St. Joseph’s includes cardiac, obstetrics, critical care, acute and chronic pain, and pediatrics.

Awards and Recognitions

• Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (Healthgrades): Recognized for being in the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety


• America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (Healthgrades): Ranked in the 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, only 90 minutes from San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, and only a few hours away from Lake Tahoe.


• The St. Joseph's Medical staff tend to reside in the nearby communities of Stockton (Brookside) and the surrounding communities of Lodi, Elk Grove, Manteca, and Tracy.

About Somnia Anesthesia:Since 1996, Somnia has had a singular focus on anesthesia–investing in clinician professional development so patients can get the best care possible.Refer a Colleague and Be Rewarded:Know someone who would be a great fit? Recommend a colleague and earn a referral bonus of up to $5,000 if they are *hired. *Terms and conditions apply. Somnia does not discriminate against any person based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Somnia is committed to complying with all applicable national, state, and local laws on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.