General Anesthesiologist

Physician-Only Anesthesia Position

13 Weeks Off Per Year / Sierra Foothills Lifestyle

Practice Overview

In anticipation of expanding surgical volume, our established, collegial physician-only anesthesia group in Calaveras County, California seeks a fourth anesthesiologist to join our team.
Our group provides anesthesia services for a stable, bread-and-butter case mix, including:

General Surgery

Orthopedics

Gynecology (no OB)

Interventional Pain (anesthesia-only support for an independent pain specialist)

Endoscopy

This is a supportive, low-drama practice environment at a critical access hospital with excellent professional autonomy.

Schedule & Call

We operate on a highly predictable 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation, anchored to the calendar year for built-in equity.

~ 13 weeks off per year!

Work three weeks (one week with call, two weeks no call) - then one week off

Long-call weeks include weekday after-hours and weekend coverage.

No clinical duties or call after your work day during off-call weeks (Short Room & Endo/Pain)

Even rotation through Long, Short, and Endo/Pain week assignments.

Equal income distribution among partners

This structure provides exceptional work–life balance while maintaining fairness and sustainability for all physicians.

Compensation & Partnership

Equal income sharing model

Competitive income at ~$600K+

Stable case volume

Transparent governance and scheduling

Flexible internal week-trade system for extended vacations (all trades repaid within the calendar year)

Community & Lifestyle

Located in scenic Calaveras County, CA, in the Sierra Nevada foothills, our community offers the rare combination of professional stability and outdoor lifestyle.

Enjoy:

Hiking among the giant sequoias at Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Boating, fishing, and lakeside recreation at New Melones and New Hogan

Skiing and alpine access within easy driving distance

Historic Gold Rush towns, wineries, festivals, and cultural events

Easy access to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, and the Bay Area

This is an ideal setting for physicians seeking balance, outdoor recreation, and a small-town community with access to major California destinations.

Ideal Candidate

Board-certified or board-eligible anesthesiologist seeking:

Long-term stability

Equitable call structure

Generous and Predictable time off

Collegial, physician-led practice

If you would like additional information or to schedule a conversation, please contact:

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Shannon M Linton, MD

Email: [email protected]

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